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Meteorological aspects of the wind towers of the United Arab Emirates

2003; Wiley; Volume: 58; Issue: 9 Linguagem: Inglês

10.1256/wea.39.03

1477-8696

Michael De Villiers,

Wind and Air Flow Studies

WeatherVolume 58, Issue 9 p. 319-324 Research Article Meteorological aspects of the wind towers of the United Arab Emirates Michael de Villiers, Corresponding Author Michael de Villiers [email protected] Serco–IAL Ltd, Abu Dhabi International AirportMeteorological Section, Abu Dhabi International Airport, Serco–IAL Ltd, PO Box 2411, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates.Search for more papers by this author Michael de Villiers, Corresponding Author Michael de Villiers [email protected] Serco–IAL Ltd, Abu Dhabi International AirportMeteorological Section, Abu Dhabi International Airport, Serco–IAL Ltd, PO Box 2411, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates.Search for more papers by this author First published: 29 December 2006 https://doi.org/10.1256/wea.39.03Citations: 2AboutPDF ToolsRequest permissionExport citationAdd to favoritesTrack citation ShareShare Give accessShare full text accessShare full-text accessPlease review our Terms and Conditions of Use and check box below to share full-text version of article.I have read and accept the Wiley Online Library Terms and Conditions of UseShareable LinkUse the link below to share a full-text version of this article with your friends and colleagues. Learn more.Copy URL Share a linkShare onEmailFacebookTwitterLinkedInRedditWechat References Callan, L. and Robison, G. (2000) Oman and the United Arab Emirates. Lonely Planet Publications, Melbourne Google Scholar Dalgliesh, W. A. and Schriever, W. R. (1965) Wind pressures and suctions on roofs. Can. Build. Dig., CBD-68, pp. 2–3 Google Scholar Haurwitz, B. (1941) Dynamic meteorology. McGraw-Hill, New York Google Scholar Hawker, R. W. (2001) Reflections on the wind tower house: Architectural style and historical context on the Trucial Coast. Tribulus, 11:2, Autumn/Winter, pp. 18–22 Google Scholar Kane, J. W. and Sternheim, M. M. (1980) Physics S.I. version. John Wiley & Sons, New York Google Scholar Kay, S. and Zandi, D. (1989) Architectural heritage of the Gulf. Motivate, Dubai Google Scholar Kermode, A. C. (1972) Mechanics of flight, eighth (metric) edition. Pitman Publishing, London Google Scholar Meteorological Office (1991) Meteorological glossary, sixth edition. HMSO, London Google Scholar Mahgoub, Y. (1999) Introduction to architecture in the United Arab Emirates.http://victorian.fortunecity.com/dali/428/uaearch/uaearch6.htm, updated 2 January 1999, accessed 25 January 2003 Google Scholar Ross, J. S. and Wilson, K. J. W. (1968) Foundations of anatomy and physiology. E. & S. Livingstone, Edinburgh Google Scholar Tomkinson, M. (1975) The United Arab Emirates: An insight and a guide. Michael Tomkinson Publishing, Hammamet and London Google Scholar Vine, P. and Casey, P. (1992) United Arab Emirates: Profile of a country's heritage and modern development. Immel Publishing Ltd, London Google Scholar Citing Literature Volume58, Issue9September 2003Pages 319-324 ReferencesRelatedInformation