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Dynamical Aspects of Topography: The Role of Obstacles

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In this document the dynamical aspects of topography is being discussed and the consequences for forcing or damping convection. Besides general flow modification due to topography foehn and Bora are discussed, followed by a chapter on fronts and orography.

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  1. Institute of Meteorology and Geophysics, University of Vienna, Austria

    Reinhold Steinacker

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  1. Arpa Fvg Osmer, Udine, Italy

    Dario B. Giaiotti  & Fulvio Stel  & 

  2. University Of Vienna, Austria

    Reinhold Steinacker

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Steinacker, R. (2007). Dynamical Aspects of Topography: The Role of Obstacles. In: Giaiotti, D.B., Steinacker, R., Stel, F. (eds) Atmospheric Convection: Research and Operational Forecasting Aspects. CISM International Centre for Mechanical Sciences, vol 475. Springer, Vienna. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-211-69291-2_7

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