This circulation, which is roughly consistent with observations, is caused by differences in heat distribution between ocean and land.

Investigators found their remaining unused air supply roughly consistent with the expected consumption during the 2 minute 45 second post-breakup trajectory.

Dr. Fair found it to be the age of 60, which is roughly consistent with a long line of medical research.

The dollar held up after reports on housing sales and orders for durable goods because the reports were roughly consistent with expectations.

"By our judgment, the force structure and the budget are roughly consistent, although there is a lot of uncertainty," Mr. Reischauer said.

The level of precipitation is roughly consistent throughout the year.

Percentages of families deemed poor were roughly consistent with the percentages of those on welfare - about 8 percent in the 13 states.

Mr. Murphy said the channel was profitable and that this year's profits were "roughly consistent with last year's."

For the last 12 months, inflation at the consumer level rose 2.8 percent, roughly consistent with its trend of the last several years.

The findings were roughly consistent with other studies performed recently across the nation.