Sea Breeze: Because land heats more rapidly than water, air moves in from the sea, generally during the day from the heat of the sun.
Sea Dromes: Projected floating airports anchored at sea to assist in the operation of transoceanic airlines.
The sea breeze is most common along tropical coasts, being felt on about 3 out of 4 days. The warmer temperatures, increased solar radiation and generally weaker prevailing winds in the low latitudes promote the development of the sea breeze.
Another form of coastal Cb's develops over land during daytime when the earths temperature is higher than the seawater. The sun forms a thermal low in several days, the sea breeze advects moist air in the lower levels whereas the air is relatively ...
 See also: Weather, Flight, Glide, Leading edge, Leading
  
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