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<p>This thesis research focuses on the cause of strong southerly winds  around the Monterey Peninsula, and particularly on the effects of winter storms  that produced strong southerly winds. The high-wind events from 2005 through  2008 were analyzed. During this period, sixteen cases were identified that met  the criteria of high winds around the Monterey Peninsula. From the sixteen  cases, three cases were chosen to complete a detailed analysis of the three  storm structures.  Results from this research suggest new approaches that improve the  prediction of the southerly Coastal Jet on the California Coast that can be  accurately predicted. A sea-level pressure tool can be used to identify how  strong a wind speed gust will be at the Monterey Airport for one storm, and that  the Froude number can determine the timing of the onset of winds at the  Monterey Airport. When the flow is blocked (Froude number less than unity),  weak winds are observed at the Monterey Airport, while stronger winds are seen  at the Monterey Airport when the flow is unblocked.
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<br>Subjects: Meteorology</div>
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Lynam, Liam J.</div>
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