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Boundary layer dynamics / Panel on Boundary Layer Dynamics, Naval Studies Board, Commission on Physical Sciences, Mathematics, and Applications, National Research Council.

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Format:
Book
Author/Creator:
National Research Council (U.S.). Naval Studies Board. Panel on Boundary Layer Dynamics.
Series:
Compass series (Washington, D.C.)
NRL strategic series.
NRL strategic series
The compass series
Language:
English
Subjects (All):
Boundary layer (Meteorology).
Ocean-atmosphere interaction.
Dynamic meteorology.
Physical Description:
ix, 40 p. : ill.
Edition:
1st ed.
Place of Publication:
Washington, D.C. : National Academy Press, 1997.
Language Note:
English
Contents:
Boundary Layer Dynamics
Copyright
Preface
Contents
Executive Summary
Chapter 1-Introduction
Chapter 2-Scientific Opportunities and Recommendations
MARINE ATMOSPHERIC BOUNDARY LAYER FLUXES
Definition
Research Status
Experimental Approach
Theoretical Approach
Possible Role for NRL
Recommendation
COUPLED TURBULENT FLOWS
Marine Atmospheric Boundary Layer
Oceanic Boundary Layer
OCEAN DATA ASSIMILATION
Theoretical and Numerical Approach
SURFACE WAVE DYNAMICS
Definition and Introduction
Physics of Wind-Wave Growth and Equilibrium
Visco-Elastic Effects on Processes at the Ocean Surface
Monitoring and Modeling of Ocean Waves on a Regional and Global Basis
Interactions of Waves and Currents
Possible NRL Role
ELECTROMAGNETIC PROPAGATION AND SIGNATURE PHYSICS
Overview
Physics of Synthetic Aperture Radar Imagery of the Ocean
Physics of Microwave Backscatter from the Sea at Intermediate Incidence Angles
Physics of Microwave Backscatter from the Sea at Low Grazing Angles
Development of Improved Sensors for Active Microwave Remote Sensing
Development of Passive Microwave Techniques
BOUNDARY LAYER DYNAMICS-RELATED ACOUSTICAL AND OPTICAL OCEANOGRAPHY
Oceanic Boundary Layer-Related Acoustical Oceanography
Marine Atmospheric Boundary Layer-Related Optical Oceanography
Recommendation.
Chapter 3-Synergistic Opportunities
MULTISCALE AND INTERSECTING-SCALE RESEARCH PROJECTS
A NEW CENTER AT NRL-W
ADDITIONAL SUGGESTIONS
Joint Interagency Activity
Internal Meetings and Workshops
Enhanced Academic Relations and Postdoctoral Programs
Chapter 4-Infrastructure-Resources and Needs
INSTRUMENTS AND LABORATORY FACILITIES
SHIPS AND AIRCRAFT
Chapter 5-Closing Comments
Appendix A-Some Leading Research Groups in Opportunity Areas
Atmospheric Boundary Layer
Interactions Between Waves and Currents
Physics of SAR Imagery of the Ocean
Development of Improved Sensors for Active Sensing
Acoustical Oceanography
Optical Oceanography
Appendix B-Glossary.
Notes:
Bibliographic Level Mode of Issuance: Monograph
ISBN:
9786610191406
9781280191404
1280191406
9780309590372
030959037X
9780585273525
0585273529
OCLC:
697474954

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