Call number:
AWI A7-90-0207
;
MOP 33002/42
In:
International geophysics series, 42
Type of Medium:
Monograph available for loan
Pages:
XXI, 307 Seiten
,
Illustrationen
ISBN:
0120644908
Series Statement:
International geophysics series 42
Language:
English
Note:
Contents
Preface
Symbols
Chapter 1 Introduction
1.1 Scope of Micrometeorology
1.2 Micrometeorology versus Microclimatology
1.3 Importance and Applications of Micrometeorology
Problems and Exercises
Chapter 2 Energy Budget near the Surface
2.1 Energy Fluxes at an Ideal Surface
2.2 Energy Balance Equations
2.3 Some Examples of Energy Budget
2.4 Applications
Problems and Exercises
Chapter 3 Radiation Balance near the Surface
3.1 Radiation Laws and Definitions
3.2 Shortwave Radiation
3.3 Longwave Radiation
3.4 Radiation Balance near the Surface
3.5 Radiative Flux Divergence
3.6 Applications
Problems and Exercises
Chapter 4 Soil Temperatures and Heat Transfer
4.1 Surface Temperature
4.2 Subsurface Temperatures
4.3 Thermal Properties of Soils
4.4 Theory of Soil Heat Transfer
4.5 Applications
Problems and Exercises
Chapter 5 Air Temperature and Humidity in the PBL
5.1 Factors Influencing Air Temperature and Humidity
5.2 Basic Thermodynamic Relations and Definitions
5.3 Static Stability
5.4 Mixed Layers and Inversions
5.5 Vertical Temperature and Humidity Profiles
5.6 Diurnal Variations
5.7 Applications
Problems and Exercises
Chapter 6 Wind Distribution in the PBL
6.1 Factors Influencing Wind Distribution
6.2 Geostrophic and Thermal Winds
6.3 The Effects of Friction
6.4 The Effects of Stability
6.5 Observed Wind Profiles
6.6 Diurnal Variations
6.7 Applications
Problems and Exercises
Chapter 7 An Introduction to Viscous Flows
7.1 Inviscid and Viscous Flows
7.2 Laminar and Turbulent Flows
7.3 Equations of Motion
7.4 Plane-Parallel Flows
7.5 Ekman Layers
7.6 Developing Boundary Layers
7.7 Heat Transfer in Fluids
7.8 Applications
Problems and Exercises
Chapter 8 Fundamentals of Turbulence
8.1 Instability of Flow and Transition to Turbulence
8.2 The Generation and Maintenance of Turbulence
8.3 General Characteristics of Turbulence
8.4 Mean and Fluctuating Variables
8.5 Variances and Turbulent Fluxes
8.6 Eddies and Scales of Motion
8.7 Applications
Problems and Exercises
Chapter 9 Semiempirical Theories of Turbulence
9.1 Mathematical Description of Turbulent Flows
9.2 Gradient-Transport Theories
9.3 Dimensional Analysis and Similarity Theories
9.4 Applications
Problems and Exercises
Chapter 10 Neutral Boundary Layers
10.1 Velocity-Profile Laws
10.2 Surface Roughness Parameters
10.3 Surface Stress and Drag Coefficient
10.4 Turbulence
10.5 Applications
Problems and Exercises
Chapter 11 Momentum and Heat Exchanges with Homogeneous Surfaces
11.1 The Monin-Obukhov Similarity Theory
11.2 Empirical Forms of Similarity Functions
11.3 Wind and Temperature Profiles
11.4 Drag and Heat Transfer Coefficients
11.5 Methods of Determining Momentum and Heat Fluxes
11.6 Applications
Problems and Exercises
Chapter 12 Evaporation from Homogeneous Surfaces
12.1 The Process of Evaporation
12.2 Potential Evaporation and Evapotranspiration
12.3 Modified Monin-Obukhov Similarity Relations
12.4 Micrometeorological Methods of Determining Evaporation
12.5 Applications
Problems and Exercises
Chapter 13 Marine Atmospheric Boundary Layer
13.1 Sea-Surface Characteristics
13.2 Momentum Transfer to the Sea Surface
13.3 Parameterization of Air-Sea Exchanges
13.4 Mean Profiles in the Marine Atmospheric Boundary Layer
13.5 Turbulence over Water
13.6 Applications
Problems and Exercises
Chapter 14 Nonhomogeneous Boundary Layers
14.1 Types of Surface Inhomogeneities
14.2 Step Changes in Surface Roughness
14.3 Step Changes in Surface Temperature
14.4 Air Modifications over Water Surfaces
14.5 Air Modifications over Urban Areas
14.6 Building Wakes and Street Canyon Effects
14.7 Other Topographical Effects
14.8 Applications
Problems and Exercises
Chapter 15 Agricultural and Forest Micrometeorology
15.1 Flux-Profile Relations above Plant Canopies
15.2 Radiation Balance within Plant Canopies
15.3 Wind Distribution in Plant Canopies
15.4 Temperature and Moisture Fields
15.5 Turbulence in Plant Canopies
15.6 Applications
Problems and Exercises
References
Index
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