ES23025The role of topography on the local circulation and formation of fog at Perth Airport
Fog has a big effect on aviation and two case studies are presented to investigate the role of topography on the local circulation and fog formation at Perth Airport. The main finding was that the northerly near-surface winds stem from a blocking of the airmass in the lower levels by the Darling Scarp. The light near-surface winds in combination with nocturnal surface cooling and moisture from the environmental flow create conditions favourable for the development of fog at Perth Airport.
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