CLIMATOLOGICAL EVALUATION OF SODAR RECORDINGS OVER COMPLEX TERRAIN

In this study, an analysis of the thermal structure of the lower atmosphere, using a conventional Acoustic Sounder is attempted. This analysis is applied on acoustic sounder records taken over three topographically different locations for a period of one year each. The frequency distribution of sodar derived categories for thermal structure are examined and discussed. The detected differences are related with the microclimatic conditions for each site. These results, supplement previously published work and indicate the usefulness of Acoustic Sounder records in meteorological and air pollution studies.