A note on the use of asymptotic similarity theory in neutral atmospheric boundary layers

The usual form of aysmptotic similarity theory in neutral atmospheric boundary layers is carefully examined, and shown to be inconsistent with the boundary conditions which are expected to apply at the geostrophic height. An alternative form, in which resultant windspeeds rather than component veloc...

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Published in:Atmospheric environment 1982, Vol.16 (8), p.1889-1893
Main Authors: Deaves, D.M., Harris, R.I.
Format: Article
Language:English
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Summary:The usual form of aysmptotic similarity theory in neutral atmospheric boundary layers is carefully examined, and shown to be inconsistent with the boundary conditions which are expected to apply at the geostrophic height. An alternative form, in which resultant windspeeds rather than component velocities are matched, is presented. It is found to yield very similar results which are, however, consistent with the use of a finite geostrophic height, and the application of suitable boundary conditions there.
ISSN:0004-6981
1352-2310
DOI:10.1016/0004-6981(82)90376-6