Hugh
(Senior Storm Chaser)
Mon Aug 20 2007 08:25 PM
Re: Dean vortex

Quote:

155kt at flight level = 155*1.15=178.25mph*.9=155.025. It's a 90% reduction from flight level.




I did the math three times, both ways - Using Windows Calculator

178.25 * .9 = 160.425

172.25 * .9 = 155.025, though. That would be 150kt flight level winds.



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