Article
 

Simple Inclusion of z-less Turbulence within and above the Modeled Nocturnal Boundary Layer

Public Deposited

Downloadable Content

Download PDF
https://ir.library.oregonstate.edu/concern/articles/ks65hf186

Descriptions

Attribute NameValues
Creator
Abstract
  • In simple models, the nocturnal boundary layer is generally formulated in terms of eddy diffusivities, which are functions of height above ground and boundary layer depth. This approach is modified in this study to include ‘‘z-less’’ turbulence, which is formulated in terms of a stability-dependent mixing length and a Prandtl number, which are not tied to the existence of a boundary layer depth. These modifications have been guided by analysis of nocturnal boundary layer data from the Cooperative Atmospheric-Surface Exchange Study–1999. The modeled turbulence sometimes exhibits an upside-down structure with turbulence generated by shear associated with nocturnal flow acceleration at higher levels. The modified model produces a more realistic smoother wind speed maximum (nocturnal jet) and generates layers of turbulence above the boundary layer. Remaining shortcomings of the new model are discussed.
Resource Type
DOI
Date Available
Date Issued
Citation
  • Ha, Kyung-Ja, L. Mahrt, 2001: Simple Inclusion of z-less Turbulence within and above the Modeled Nocturnal Boundary Layer. Monthly Weather Review, 129(8), 2136–2143.
Journal Title
Journal Volume
  • 129
Journal Issue/Number
  • 8
Rights Statement
Funding Statement (additional comments about funding)
  • This material is based upon work supported by Grant DAAD 19-9910249 from the Army Research Office and Grant 9807768-ATM from the Physical Meteorology Program of the National Sciences Foundation.
Publisher
Peer Reviewed
Language
Replaces

Relationships

Parents:

This work has no parents.

Items