MR3413 Boundary Layer Meteorology
This course covers the basic concepts, description, and quantification of the main features of the atmospheric boundary layer (ABL) and atmospheric dispersion. The characteristics of turbulent flow will be introduced at the beginning of the course followed by a detailed discussion of the flux-profile relationship and the bulk aerodynamics surface flux parameterization for the surface layer. The course also covers the main features and dominant physical processes in the stable, clear, and convective boundary layers and an overview of the surface energy budget over various surface types. For dispersion modeling, the basic concepts of dispersion modeling and the Gaussian plume and puff models will be introduced. During the course, the statistical and dimensional analysis methods, which are the main tools to analyze the ABL observational and numerical modeling data, are introduced and used to reveal the characteristics and structure of the ABL.
Lecture Hours
3
Lab Hours
0