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OROGRAPHIC EFFECT [1 record]

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Record 1 2011-11-18

English

Subject field(s)
  • Climatology
  • Aircraft Piloting and Navigation
DEF

The effect that the varying topography has on atmospheric circulations.

OBS

Deflection of air flow by mountains lifts air, resulting in cloud formation. Mountains also block or disturb atmospheric circulations and are regions of Earth-atmosphere momentum transfer. Topography also has an orographic effect on climate by influencing precipitation and temperature.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Climatologie
  • Pilotage et navigation aérienne
DEF

Modification, due au relief, de la circulation de l'air et des caractéristiques du temps.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Climatología
  • Pilotaje y navegación aérea
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