Abstract: The physical characteristics of the southwest branch of the North American monsoon system during the summer of 1979 are studied with the FGGE dataset. The combined features such as the low pressure trough over northwestern ...

Abstract: Some meteorological features have been examined as part of a more extensive study on general circulation in the eastern Pacific and Central American region. The analysis is based on twice-daily data from May to August 1979. ...

Abstract: Synoptic winds, obtained from surface pressure maps, and local surface winds, registered around Todos Santos Bay, are analyzed and filtered to isolate the high-frequency band (diurnal scale) and the low-frequency band ...

Abstract: The pronounced maximum in rainfall during the warm season over southwestern North America has been noted by various investigators. In the United States this is most pronounced over New Mexico and southern Arizona; however, ...

Abstract: AbstractRolling isolation systems are a promising cost-efficient alternative to conventional seismic isolation (e.g., rubber bearing or frictional devices). Recent studies have suggested a rolling isolation system ...