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On the Estimation of Planetary Boundary Layer Variables in Mature Hurricanes

Michael S. Moss1 and Stanley L. Rosenthal1
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  • 1 National Hurricane and Experimental Meteorology Laboratory, NOAA, Coral Gables, Fla. 33124
Print Publication:
01 Nov 1975
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.1175/1520-0493(1975)103<0980:OTEOPB>2.0.CO;2
Page(s):
980–988
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Abstract

Using data from Hurricanes Daisy 1958 and Inez 1966, we have applied Deardorff's (1972b) planetary boundary layer parameterization scheme to compute the surface exchange coefficients for these storms. The drag coefficients compare quite well with previous budget study estimates provided we assume that Charnock's (1955) or Cardone's (1969) relation for the roughness length is valid.

Abstract

Using data from Hurricanes Daisy 1958 and Inez 1966, we have applied Deardorff's (1972b) planetary boundary layer parameterization scheme to compute the surface exchange coefficients for these storms. The drag coefficients compare quite well with previous budget study estimates provided we assume that Charnock's (1955) or Cardone's (1969) relation for the roughness length is valid.

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