Chapter 10, Part 1

Scales of Motion

Examples of Wind at Different Scales

Speed Skating

Viscosity

Development of Turbulent Flow

Development of Turbulence

Planetary Boundary Layer

Factors which Increase Turbulence

Large and Small Eddies

Eddy Formation

Clear Air Turbulence

Force of the Wind

Wind and Exposed Soil

Wind and Snow Surfaces

Snow Fences

Wind and Vegetation

Shelter Belts

Wind and Waves

Wind Direction

Prevailing Wind

Measuring Wind Speed and Direction

Summary