Sentences with phrase «local topography»

Microclimate is the climate near the ground which can be colder or warmer than in the free atmosphere, depending on local topography (e.g. north vs. south side of a hill, higher vs. lower elevation) and vegetation (e.g. young sparse vs. old dense forest).

In the Northern Cascade Mountains, Washington snowpack depth varies widely because of local topography and consequent microclimates.

A small vertical increase in sea level can translate into a very large increase in horizontal reach by storm surge depending upon local topography.

Global models, which smooth out local topography, allow too much cold, dry air to travel into the region, skewing predictions toward less rainfall, they concluded.

The exact density of the turbines does depend on local topography, leased land contiguity, environmentally sensitive areas, and local zoning regulations, amongst other factors.

Small vertical increases in sea level can translate into large increases in horizontal reach by storm surge depending upon local topography.

LA NY: Aerial Photographs of Los Angeles and New York (Thames & Hudson, November 7, 2017) is a dazzling visual tale of two cities, Los Angeles and New York, photographed from the air, shooting straight down to emphasize the particular patterns of place and how the urban grid adapts to local topography — and, indeed, how the topography is itself adapted to human purposes.

Newman in fact worked painstakingly on the history and the local topography — so with Ker's strong endorsement I will gladly re-appraise it.

In a series of interactive exhibits, visitors can explore the area's history by manipulating the natural forces that shape the local topography, gleaning clues to early human cultures from a re-created archaeological dig, and learning words from the languages of Utah's five native tribes.

Seismic retrofit techniques will vary with the nature of the structure, soil conditions, local topography, and distance from various faults.

«We also found out that the forest plays a dominant role in controlling warm near - ground temperatures in the summer, more than local topography.

Taking into account the sizes of the boulders, the height of the plateaus, and the local topography, they estimate that a single tsunami resulting from the sudden, total collapse of the volcano's flank must have run up on Santiago to elevations of more than 270 meters above sea level.

Oki says the local topography — the port is on low land sandwiched between two mountains — probably contributed to the size of the wave.

I resisted the urge to take the Land Cruiser off - roading, proving two maxims: Only a handful of Land Cruiser owners will take their vehicles near mud or rocks if they're part of the local topography, and it's just as good on - road as off.

When we previously tested the 2012 Focus Electric, editor Wayne Cunningham found that San Francisco's steep hills were a bit of a challenge for the electric motor, so your enjoyment of the drive may depend on the local topography.

Although it is only 77 meters high due the local topography and a rule that any other building in Medina can not be higher than a palm tree, the Koutoubia mosque rules over its surroundings.

I'd love to learn and see more of your local topography and ecosystems.

Weather conditions can either disperse or trap pollution depending on factors such as wind strength and direction, temperature inversion, local topography, and long - distance wind currents.

Local topography, bay and river orientation, depth of the sea bottom, astronomical tides, as well as other physical features, are taken into account in a predefined grid referred to as a SLOSH basin.

Local topography can produce major local affects: well defined pockets of cold and warmth in an around urban areas that will show up even on the most idyllic setting for a temperature gauge.