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The macroturbulence of the troposphere

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Language: English
Page range: 59 - 70
Submitted on: Jul 20, 1998
Accepted on: Oct 29, 1998
Published on: Jan 1, 1999
Published by: Stockholm University Press
In partnership with: Paradigm Publishing Services

© 1999 Isaac M. Held, published by Stockholm University Press
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