Atmospheric boundary layer flows : their structure and measurement / J.C. Kaimal, J.J. Finnigan.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Kaimal, J. C.

Contributor:

Finnigan, J. J. (John J.)

Series:

Oxford scholarship online.

Oxford scholarship online

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Boundary layer (Meteorology).

Atmosphere.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (304 p.)

Edition:

1st ed.

Place of Publication:

New York : Oxford University Press, 1994.

Language Note:

English

Summary:

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/reference 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 analyze 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.

Contents:

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 ATMOSPHERIC BOUNDARY LAYER DATA; General List of Symbols; Index

Notes:

Previously issued in print: 1994.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

ISBN:

0-19-756016-4

1-280-52454-5

9786610524549

0-19-536277-2

1-4294-0003-X

OCLC:

243613927