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Record 1 2008-08-07

English

Subject field(s)
  • Atmospheric Physics
  • Wind Energy
DEF

A wind that accelerates as it moves downslope because of its low temperature and greater density.

CONT

A fall wind is a larger-scale phenomenon than the individual-slope scale [wind] and is produced by accumulated cold air spilling down a slope or over a mountain range.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Physique de l'atmosphère
  • Énergie éolienne
DEF

Phénomène de plus grande envergure que le vent de gravité, comme dans le cas d'un mouvement de l'air froid d'un intérieur élevé vers une côte maritime plus chaude.

Spanish

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