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  • (Statistical analysis of scirocco storm in Split).

Article
Bib No.:
  • 409364
Authors:
  • Vukicevic, V.
Publication Date:
  • 1991
Physical Description:
  • pp.7-18
Subjects:
  • WIND - DUST-BEARING WINDS
  • SAND
Citation:
  • Vijesti, VOL. 37, 1991
Holding Location:
  • See Parent Record
Link to Parent Record:
Parent Record:
  • Vijesti.
Parent Details:
  • VOL. 37, 1991
Media Type:
  • Article
Collection:
  • Library Collection
Language:
  • Croatian
Geographical Area (old):
  • Mediterranean Sea (Adriatic, Aegean Seas)
  • Dalmatia and islands. Veletrit
Abstract:
  • Scirocco is a well-known wind at the Adriatic Sea which blows from south-east quadrant almost through the entire year. Wind hourly data from Split-Marjan station in the period 1961-90 are used and the statistical analysis of frequency, velocity and duration in cases of severe scirocco storms are presented. 112 scirocco events are taken into consideration during which scirocco wind is moderate (5.4 m/s17.2 m/s), 12.8%. Scirocco most frequently appears in the period from February to April and severe wind blows 4.6 hours in the average. In the average, the maximum hourly speed is 19.5 m/s, and the mean maximum gust is 28.5 m/s. Maximum observed hourly speed was 26.4 m/s, and the strongest gust was 41.1 m/s. Severe scirocco has been blowing at longest for 25 hours. By using Jenkinson's method the annual maximum gusts, largest mean hourly wind speed and largest duration of severe scirocco for the defined return periods......

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