OT weather

[Condon Thomas A KPWA]

> High pressure, resulting from higher density of cold air, 
> seeks equilibrium.
> Wind direction appears to change because winds blow in a 
> circular motion, thanks to
> coriolis effect.  High pressure systems rotate clockwise, low 
> pressure systems counter clockwise
> (in the N. hemisphere.) As the mass of rotating air moves, 
> (from high pressure to low) the perceived
> wind direction changes, i.e. frontal passage.
> 
> Now add a bit of convective air flow and uneven radiant 
> heating over the terrain or water the air is moving, and
> the neat physics get sloppy.

Don't forget that when congress or parliament are in session an excess of
low pressure is created (hot air) that changes the normal dynamics of the
region.  With 50 states and 13 provinces in the US and Canada, added to the
national governments, there are quite a few disturbances that the weather
prognosticators fail to take into account.  More localized disturbances are
created at lower governmental levels, as well as a lot of pomposity at
universities creating more or less effective diversions.  Used car
dealerships also have large localized spiking effects.  It would be
impossible to calculate the effects of law offices and courtrooms, as well.
So you see, it would probably be pretty predictable without mankind in the
equation.  ;-}9  <== tongue in cheek


In Harmony's Way and In A Chord,

Tom  ;-})

Tom Condon
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