CLIMATOLOGICAL EVALUATION OF SODAR RECORDINGS OVER COMPLEX TERRAIN

In this study, an analysis of the thermal structure of the lower atmos phere, using a conventional Acoustic Sounder is attempted. This analys is is applied on acoustic sounder records taken over three topographic ally different locations for a period of one year each. The frequency distribution of sodar derived categories for thermal structure are exa mined and discussed. The detected differences are related with the mic roclimatic conditions for each site. These results, supplement previou sly published work and indicate the usefulness of Acoustic Sounder rec ords in meteorological and air pollution studies.