A method for forcasting sea-breeze in Singapore using the vertical static energy profile

The vertical distribution of static energy profile was studied using data collected in Singapore during five NE (northern winter) monsoon seasons (Dec-Feb) from 1984 to 1989. The analysis shows that when there was no latent instability energy in the atmospheric column,the saturated total temperature inversion near the top of the boundary layer (950-900 hPa) can be used to predict the occurrence of afternoon sea-breeze in Singapore.A statistical analysis was also carried out to study the relationship between sea-breeze and the prevailing wind. The possible cause of the saturated total temperature inversion layer was also discussed.

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