Abstract:A strong local wind has been observed in Rumoi, northwestern Hokkaido, Japan. In order to investigate the wind around Rumoi, an analysis was performed using 30-year AMeDAS wind observations and numerical experiments with the Weather Research and Forecasting (WRF) model. Observation results show that there is a frequent strong wind in Rumoi in comparison with other areas around Rumoi. In relation to seasonal changes in wind direction, more than 50% of the wind in summer blows from ESE, but westerly winds are fr… Show more
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