basskisser wrote:


Mark, in a nutshell, SOME wind is produced by convection. But, how do
you account for winds when convection has stopped, ie: surface temps.
stabilize.

When does this happen?



In short, it's the Jetstream. Now, what does the jet stream at high
altitudes have to do with it, you ask? NOAA has excellent publications
answering just those questions. The short answer it a lot.

I think you're persuing a semantic quibble. The Earth's rotation does not transfer any energy into the
atmosphere, ie it does not cause wind. Period. Not even the jet streams.

Now, the Earth's rotation does very much influence the direction of wind and the formation of weather systems
which go even further to influence wind. If you want to rant and rave the "the Earth's rotation causes wind"
then have at it, but you're hanging off the edge of a cliff here. Maybe next we can debate what the meaning of
"is" is.... go ahead without me.

DSK