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Exploring the Effect of the Solar Eclipse on Wind Speed and Direction in Texas using a Comparative Diurnal Analysis

Organization(s):University Of Toledo
Country:United States of America
Student(s):Bill Xu and Saharsha Navani NASA-SEES Solar Eclipse Impacts on Weather (SEIW) Interns - Summer 2024
Grade Level:Secondary School (grades 9-12, ages 14-18)
GLOBE Educator(s):Kevin Czajkowski, Sara Mierzwiak, Yitong Jiang, Grant Wilson
Contributors:2024 NASA-SEES Solar Eclipse Impact on Weather
Report Type(s):Mission Earth Report
Protocols:Wind
Presentation Video: View Video
Presentation Poster: View Document
Language(s):English
Date Submitted:08/05/2024
A solar eclipse is a rare celestial event where the moon temporarily blocks the Sun, leading to a brief period of darkness. The sudden reduction in solar radiation during an eclipse causes rapid changes in temperature and other atmospheric conditions.These changes provide a unique opportunity to study the Earth's atmospheric response to abrupt changes in solar radiation. One specific area of interest is "eclipse wind," where changes in solar radiation can alter wind speed and direction. Understanding eclipse wind helps in studying how rapid changes in solar radiation affect weather patterns and atmospheric dynamics.



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