Surface wind at Leh

Authors

  • O. P. MADAN
  • N. NATARAJAN
  • H. C. SINGHAL
  • S. CHATURVEDI
  • V. THIYAGARAJAN

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.54302/mausam.v43i2.3365

Keywords:

Katabatic/anabatic flow, Foehn effects, Channelling effect

Abstract

Leh airfield normally experiences gale speed surface winds during the period from April to October. From November to March, the winds are relatively weak. The reason for the gale strength speed appears to be the channelling effect. Katabatlc /anabatic flows or  Foehn effects do not appear to be the significant contributory factors. There are numerous points along the river Indus where similar gale strength speeds are encountered and hence these appear to be good wind energy prospecting potential sites.

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Published

01-04-1992

How to Cite

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O. P. . MADAN, N. . NATARAJAN, H. C. . SINGHAL, S. . CHATURVEDI, and V. . THIYAGARAJAN, “Surface wind at Leh”, MAUSAM, vol. 43, no. 2, pp. 155–162, Apr. 1992.

Issue

Vol. 43 No. 2 (1992): Mausam

Section

Shorter Contribution

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