Abstract
Values for mean precipitable water are computed for four seasons of the year and for different regions of the Southern Hemisphere. Relationships between surface dew-point temperature and precipitable water were studied for these regions. A harmonic analysis of our data on precipitable water is attempted. Out results are presented and discussed.
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Jagan Mohana Rao, N., Viswanadham, Y. & Nunes, G.S.S. Moisture relationships for the Southern Hemisphere. PAGEOPH 118, 1076–1089 (1980). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF01593051
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