Convective circulations induced by surface heterogeneities

A simple theory for convective circulations induced by surface heterogeneities is proposed. The theory is based on the thermodynamics of heat engines and provides a simple physical explanation for the general characteristics of circulations forced by surface inhomogeneities in sloping terrains.

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Published in:Journal of the atmospheric sciences 2000-09, Vol.57 (17), p.2915-2922
Main Authors: SOUZA, Enio P, RENNO, Nilton O, SILVA DIAS, Maria A. F
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Convection, turbulence, diffusion. Boundary layer structure and dynamics
Earth, ocean, space
Exact sciences and technology
External geophysics
Meteorology
Theory
Thermodynamics
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Summary:A simple theory for convective circulations induced by surface heterogeneities is proposed. The theory is based on the thermodynamics of heat engines and provides a simple physical explanation for the general characteristics of circulations forced by surface inhomogeneities in sloping terrains.
ISSN:0022-4928
1520-0469
DOI:10.1175/1520-0469(2000)057<2915:ccibsh>2.0.co;2