The auditor explained that he had a formula that he used whereby he could calculate the average air infiltration on all sides as it entered the structure either via pressure or via vacumn (being sucked into the structure on opposite sides of the house from
the windward sides via vacumn etc.).
Air forced up the slopes of mountain barriers is often sufficiently moist to produce considerable precipitation on
windward sides of mountains, whereas subsiding air on the lee slopes produces more - arid conditions.
Due to the mountainous interiors of many of the larger islands,
the windward sides of these slopes tend to see more rain than the leeward sides.
From this location there is easy access to the Robert Bradshaw International Airport, the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Brimstone Hill, downtown Basseterre and the local beaches of both leeward and
windward sides of the Caribbean Sea.
The wind has also brought rain, washing the verdant mountain forests on
the windward side of the islands.
Its post office is designated Kailua - Kona to differentiate it from Kailua located on
the windward side of Oʻahu island, and it is sometimes referred to as Kona in everyday speech.
Blowing sands overwhelm and bury vegetation, buildings and parking lots on the dune's
windward side, and the tree hollows are being exhumed on the hill's leeward slope.
The bird is now making its last stand on
the windward side of eastern Maui.
Here, sand blowing across
the windward side of the dune suddenly becomes sheltered from the wind by the dune itself.
I do plan on moving to
the windward side or the south shore in the future.
The Leeward Coast of the Oahu is vastly different than
the Windward side.
About a half hour from Honolulu, on
the windward side of Oahu, this little beach town presents a mellow alternative to Waikiki, with plenty of room for kiteboarding or windsurfing.
H.A. Baldwin is the most popular beach on
the windward side of the island.
The Belize Barrier Reef Reserve System is located about half a mile from
the windward side of the island, where you can find several Belize Barrier Reef resorts.
At Kualoa, an attraction on the island's
windward side, tours take clients to familiar landmarks from blockbusters including «Jurassic Park» and «Lost.»
On
the windward side is Happy Island, a Caribbean island made entirely out of conch shells, where a unique quirky bar invites you to enjoy a range of rum infused cocktails.
Located on
the Windward side of Nevis, the Aquarium is a truly virgin dive spot aptly named for its variety of fish.
The Hawaiian Islands are generally drier on the western, or leeward side, and wetter on the eastern, or
windward side.
Add to that the fact that
the windward side of the island is too rough for beaches makes at least half the island unsuitable for development.
What to Expect: Emerald foliage, ocean vistas, and petite plantation towns highlight one of Hawaii's best drives on Mauna Kea's
windward side.
On the wetter
windward side you'll find lush Iao Valley and the scenic road to Hana.
These trees are most - common along
the windward side of Ambergris Caye.
Located on
the windward side of Oahu, this beach is fairy small (only half of a mile long), but has turquoise waters that are generally calm and clear.
We'll trek deep into one of the verdant valleys on the mountain's
windward side on a full - or half - day hike that ranges from moderate to strenuous.
Modern sediments around the site include sandy - muds in inland lagoons (composed mainly of peneroplid foraminifera) and on
the windward side, a 3.3 yard raised beach 44 - 98 yards wide, of calcareous sand.
Bordered by a wide channel, this site is exposed to a flood of lagoon water and sometimes ocean swells that cross the lagoon from
the windward side.
Other larger communities dating to the Late Classic period are also found on
the windward side of Ambergris Caye.
On
the windward side of the island, communities did not have access to exotic goods to the degree of their wealthier neighbors.
This comprehensive half - day North Shore tour begins with a drive over the Ko'olau Mountains to
the windward side of the island.
The East End of Grand Cayman is the best place to begin as it is
the windward side of the island.
The Barrier Reef lies about half a mile off
the windward side of the island.
This means that they can always avoid the rougher sea conditions on
the windward side.
We are situated on
the windward side of Blackbird Caye within 4,000 acres of remote jungle and palm trees.
The run - off is to
the windward side of Boracay and Bulabog Beach.
I reached
the windward side and walked to the beach, which was littered, heaped and piled with — light bulbs.
This explains why precipitation is higher on
the windward side of mountains, known as orographic lifting.
The place for these arrays to have the most benefit would be to
the windward side of a city or exposed coastal strip.
Fourth, the topography of the Earth's surface which causes copious precipitation on
the windward side of mountains and aridity on the leeward side.
Passes are not found on
the windward side because salt water is continually blown onto the coral promoting growth.
MOUNTAIN RANGES Act as barriers to winds Mountains cause air to rise 2 parts of a mountain:
windward side & leeward side
Faces the wind A)
Windward side - receives a lot of precipitation.
Windward side of Hawaii Rain Forest - forests in which large amounts of rain fall year - round.
Air carrying water vapour will rise higher in order to pass over to
the windward side of a mountain.
Windward Which side is
the windward side, the right or the left?
The windward side of the mountain is rainy while the leeward side is very dry.
To reduce the effects of harsh winter winds, plant a windbreak along
the windward side of the house.
Not exact matches
Note the abundant coconut palms on the
windward (east)
side of the island and the occasional fish traps.
Bonaire scuba diving on the «wild»
windward east coast
side of the island is quite a different experience.
On the
windward coast, tidal range is 15 - 18 inches on exposed areas, less on the leeward
side, and 0 - 6 inches in the lagoons.
Located on the east
side of the island, the beach is the main draw on the
windward coast and is a popular spot for families canoe paddling and snorkeling.