Meteorological data for SRI study of mesoscale weather effects by pilot plant
The data required to estimate the probability of occurrence of initial meteorological conditions leading to an effect on the weather by the pilot solar thermal electric plant are discussed. No completely appropriate data summaries are available. Vertical atmospheric profiles are the most appropriate source of raw data for a statistical analysis, but these are not available from the pilot plant location either. The available stability data for the pilot plant site are presented. A procedure is outlined to obtain the required estimates of occurrence frequency if desired. However, it is recommended that more substantial effects be demonstrated with a physically realistic model before great effort is expended on data analysis.
- Research Organization:
- Aerospace Corp., El Segundo, CA (USA). Energy and Resources Div.
- DOE Contract Number:
- AC03-80SF10800
- OSTI ID:
- 5464415
- Report Number(s):
- ATR-80(7873)-1; ON: DE82007187
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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