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6A - Air Movement

Jeppesen Chapter 6A

AB
Coriolis ForceCaused by the earth's rotation
ConvectionAir circulation caused by warm air rising.
Frictional ForceThis force reduces the coriolis force
IsobarsLines on a map connecting points of equal pressure.
Katabatic WindsStrong mountain downflow winds.
Land BreezeA night breeze cause by land cooling faster than the ocean.
Pressure GradientThe rate of pressure change
RidgeAn elongated area of high atmospheric pressure
Sea BreezeA daytime wind caused by the land heating faster than the ocean.
TroughAn elongated area of low atmospheric pressure.
ColA neutral pressure area between 2 highs or 2 lows
Mountain BreezeNightime breeze flowing downslope.
Valley BreezeDaytime breeze flowing upslope.


Flight Instructor
Maxwell High School of Technology
Lawrenceville, GA

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