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The Wind (The friction layer (Layer where the wind slows down, Caused by…
The Wind
The friction layer
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Caused by irregularities such as hills, buildings etc.
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Coriolis force
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Wind that blows along curved isobars, clockwise or anticlockwise is called the gradient wind
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Wind shear
Vertical wind shear
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if there is change in wind speed or direction with height, there is vertical wind shear
One layer above the other, not at 90degrees
Horizontal Wind shear
if there is change in wind speed or direction on a level plane, there is horizontal wind shear
Buys Ballot's Law
When standing with ones back to the wind, the area of low pressure is to ones right (Southern hemisphere)
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