Estudio de las ondas de gravedad generadas en la cima de un flujo catabático
Resumen
En esta contribución se estudia, a través de las variables meteorológicas registradas en un laboratorio atmosférico de capa límite y mediante herramientas de análisis multiescala (la transformada wavelet y la descomposición multiresolución), la irrupción de un flujo catabático en una región muy llana y homogénea de la meseta castellana. Se muestran las analogías que pueden establecerse con los frentes meteorológicos clásicos, y se estudia la transformación del régimen de turbulencia a la llegada del flujo catabático, así como la formación de ondas de gravedad en la interfase con el aire mas cálido situado por encima.Citas
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