The Synoptic Patterns Associated with Spring Widespread Dusty Days in Central and Eastern Saudi Arabia

Four synoptic regimes were identified as accompanying the widespread dust in central and eastern Saudi Arabia. The widespread cases of dust were classified based on the value and spread of the aerosol index data from the TOMS aerosol index (TOMS AI) satellite over the area of interest. The synoptic...

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Main Authors: Adel Awad, Abdul-Wahab Mashat
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2014-11-01
Series:Atmosphere
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Online Access:http://www.mdpi.com/2073-4433/5/4/889