Atmospheric boundary layer flows : their structure and measurement

Author(s)

• Kaimal, J. C.
• Finnigan, John J.

Bibliographic Information

Atmospheric boundary layer flows : their structure and measurement

J.C. Kaimal, J.J. Finnigan

Oxford University Press, 1994

Note

Includes bibliographical references and index

Description and Table of Contents

Description

Boundary layer meteorology is the study of the physical processes that take place in the layer of air that is most influenced by the earth's underlying surface. This text gives an uncomplicated view of the structure of the boundary layer, the instruments available for measuring its mean and turbulent properties, how best to make the measurements, and ways to process and analyse the data. The main applications of the book are in atmospheric modelling, wind engineering, air pollution, and agricultural meteorology. The authors have pioneered research on atmospheric turbulence and flow, and are noted for their contributions to the study of the boundary layer. This important work will interest atmospheric scientists, meteorologists, and students and faculty in these fields.

Table of Contents

• 1. Flow over flat uniform terrain
• 2. Spectra and cospectra over flat uniform terrain
• 3. Flow over plant canopies
• 4. Flow over changing terrain
• 5. Flow over hills
• 6. Sensors and techniques for observing the boundary layer
• 7. Acquisition and processing of boundary layer data
• Index

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Details

• NCID: BA2150013X
• ISBN:
  • 0195062396
• LCCN: 92020792
• Country Code: us
• Title Language Code: eng
• Text Language Code: eng
• Place of Publication: New York
• Pages/Volumes: xiii, 289 p.
• Size: 24 cm.
• Classification:
  • LCC : QC880.4.B65
  • DC20 : 551.5
• Subject Headings:
  • LCSH : Boundary layer (Meteorology)