Meteosat 2 imagery and the distribution of low surface temperatures in Ireland

Authors

  • John G. Tyrrell University College, Cork

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.55650/igj.1983.752

Abstract

Exceptionally low temperatures occurred on 12 December 1981 in many parts of Ireland. Meteosat 2 imagery is used with synoptic data to describe and analyse the changing temperature patterns during that period. The spatial extent of low temperature areas is examined and six regional models are used to identify thirty-three thermal regional units for the whole of Ireland. The influence of various locational parameters is evaluated and it is concluded that the varied nature of the relationships between air temperature and these parameters, even within such a small area as Ireland, suggests that the recognition of distinct regional units based on the nature of the regional land-air interface, would make analyses of the thermal environment more meaningful.

Author Biography

John G. Tyrrell, University College, Cork

Department of Geography

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Published

2016-12-21

How to Cite

Tyrrell, J. G. (2016). Meteosat 2 imagery and the distribution of low surface temperatures in Ireland. Irish Geography, 16(1), 79–94. https://doi.org/10.55650/igj.1983.752

Issue

Vol. 16 No. 1 (1983): Issue 1

Section

Original Articles

URN

http://nbn-resolving.de/urn:irg:ie:0000-igj.v16i1.7526

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