Gradient-based similarity in the atmospheric boundary layer

• Autorzy: Sorbjan Z.
• Języki publikacji: EN

Abstrakty

EN

The "flux-based" and "gradient-based" similarity in the stable boundary layer and also in the interfacial part of the convective boundary layer is discussed. The stable case is examined on the basis of data collected during the CASES-99 ex-periment. Its interfacial counterpart is considered in both the quasi-steady (mid-day) and non-steady states, utilizing the results of large-eddy simulations. In the stable regime, the "gradient-based" approach is not unique and can be based on various master length scales. Three local master length scales are considered: the local Monin-Obukhov scale, the buoyancy scale, and the Ellison scale. In the convective "quasi-steady" (mid-day) case, the "mixed layer" scaling is shown to be valid in the mixed layer and invalid in the interfacial layer. The temperature variance profile in non-steady conditions can be expressed in terms of the convective temperature scale in the mixed layer. The analogous prediction for velocity variances is not valid under non-steady conditions.

Słowa kluczowe

EN

atmospheric boundary layer; flux-based scaling; similarity theory; gradient-based scalling

• Wydawca: Instytut Geofizyki PAN ; Springer
• Czasopismo: Acta Geophysica
• Rocznik: 2008
• Tom: Vol. 56, no. 1
• Strony: 220--233

Twórcy

autor

Sorbjan Z.

• Department of Physics, Marquette University, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA,

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