ISSN:
1420-9136
Source:
Springer Online Journal Archives 1860-2000
Topics:
Geosciences
,
Physics
Notes:
Summary The mean monthly precipitable water at four tropical stations Madras (13°00′N, 80°11′E), Waltair (17°42′N, 83°18′E), Bombay (18°54′N, 72°49′E) and Nagpur (21°06′N, 79°03′E) are evaluated for the layer surface to 500 mb (0–5.4 km) of the atmosphere using radiosonde data available for seven years period (1959–1965). The mean monthly precipitable water for the above four stations is also estimated from dew point temperature. The precipitable water in the air column at any station is examined in relation to monsoon flow. The higher values of precipitable water are found to occur over the regions when there is good supply of moisture by the monsoon flow as well as low level convergence. These studies are believed to provide useful information in forecasting the monsoon circulation over the country.
Type of Medium:
Electronic Resource
URL:
http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/BF00875484
