New research on mountain wave

[James D'Andrea]

There is a new large scale research project being conducted on the
Sierra wave. Perhaps better wave forecasting tools will be developed
that could help glider pilots predict monster wave. Kempton?

http://news.dri.edu/nr2006/mar_trex.htm

[James D'Andrea]

Also, it is possible to get real-time meteorlogical data from ground
stations set up to measure the wave. Go to the link and then click on
the red thumb tacks to get the data for various locations.
http://www.wrcc.dri.edu/trex/

[Kemp]

Yes, we've been aware of the notices re: the radio sonde drops by the
group. It's good to see this project continuing. With luck we may yet
see some workable wave before summer...

I've always maintained that what I fly is not a glider, but an
Meteorologic Research Vehicle (MRV). Ah, that sounds tax deductible!

Kemp