Ideal and Real Atmospheric Boundary Layers

By (author) A A M Holtslag,Mathias Rotach,Mathias W. Rotach,Albert A. M. Holtslag

ISBN13: 9780323959575

Imprint: Academic Press Inc

Publisher: Elsevier Science & Technology

Format: Paperback / softback

Published: 22/01/2025

Availability: POD

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Ideal and Real Atmospheric Boundary Layers is based on the notion that classical books of Boundary Layer Meteorology largely focus on ideal surface conditions, while the actual real circumstances often address situations that are more complex, like over heterogeneous land and in urban and mountain areas. Ideal and Real Atmospheric Boundary Layers starts by covering the basic physical principles used in atmospheric boundary layer meteorology, including atmospheric turbulence, observing and modeling atmospheric boundary layers, and neutral, convective, and stable boundary layers over different types of land surfaces. The second part of the book describes the applications and extension of these principles for real-world circumstances. The book will be of interest to researchers and students in atmospheric science, climate science, and meteorology.
1. Introduction Part I: Ideal Atmospheric Boundary Layers 2. A Brief Introduction to Atmospheric Turbulence 3. Statistical Treatment of Turbulence 4. Conservation Equations for Turbulent Flows 5. Turbulent Kinetic Energy and Dynamical Stability 6. Similarity Theory 7. Turbulence Spectra 8. Observing and Modeling Atmospheric Boundary Layers 9. The Neutral Boundary Layer 10. The Convective Boundary Layer 11. The Stable Boundary Layer Part II: Real Atmospheric Boundary Layers 12. Non-ideal Boundary Layers 13. Surface Inhomogeneity and Heterogeneity Effects 14. Flow over Rough Surfaces 15. Exchange Processes within Vegetated and Urban Canopies 16. Boundary Layers over Orography 17. Characteristics of Real Terrain Mountain Boundary Layers 18. Observing and Modeling Real Atmospheric Boundary Layers
  • Meteorology & climatology
  • Atmospheric physics
  • Professional & Vocational
  • Tertiary Education (US: College)
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