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A Note on the Computation of Atmospheric Surface Layer Fluxes for Use in Numerical Modeling

Edward H. Barker Environmental Prediction Research Facility, Naval Postgraduate School, Monterey, Calif. 93940

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Thomas L. Baxter Environmental Prediction Research Facility, Naval Postgraduate School, Monterey, Calif. 93940

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Print Publication:
01 Jun 1975
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.1175/1520-0450(1975)014<0620:ANOTCO>2.0.CO;2
Page(s):
620–622
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Abstract

Empirical formulas which have been derived to describe the profiles of wind, temperature and humidity through the atmospheric surface boundary layer (SBL) are used to derive equations predicting the fluxes of momentum, heat and moisture through the SBL. These formulas can be applied in the computation of lower boundary conditions needed for the diffusion equation in planetary boundary layer models.

Abstract

Empirical formulas which have been derived to describe the profiles of wind, temperature and humidity through the atmospheric surface boundary layer (SBL) are used to derive equations predicting the fluxes of momentum, heat and moisture through the SBL. These formulas can be applied in the computation of lower boundary conditions needed for the diffusion equation in planetary boundary layer models.

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