Simulation of observed Kelvin-Helmholtz waves above Dubrovnik
Toman, Ivan ; Basic, Boris ; Vikic-Topic, Nikola ; Vecenaj, Zeljko ; Grisogono, Branko
This research paper presents a case study of Kelvin-Helmholtz (KH) waves in the atmosphere. Under conditions of sufficient humidity, these waves can lead to the formation of aesthetically striking cloud billows, which mirror the rounded motion structure of the air waves. Such an event was observed on 9 October 2015, above Dubrovnik, Croatia. The KH clouds, set against the beautiful post-sunset blue hues of the sky, created a remarkable visual spectacle, which was captured by camera. Due to the absence of direct atmospheric measurements, a numerical simulation was conducted to analyse the atmospheric conditions leading to this KH event.</p>
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