THE DESIGN OF AN ENCLOSURE FOR THE INVESTIGATION OF ATMOSPHERIC THERMAL RADIATION PHENOMENA.
Abstract
The influence upon each other of turbulent and radiative heat transfer in the lowest few meters of the atmosphere has stimulated interest in finding a means of eliminating turbulence while at the same time permitting longwave radiation to continue unimpeded. The purpose is to investigate meteorological phenomena in an environment where the primary mechanism for heat transfer is infrared radiation. To effect the elimination of mixing, an enclosure was designed to be placed over the ground at night. The enclosure consists of four highly polished aluminum walls and a polyethylene film cover. The major problem in the use of the enclosure is the thermal effects of the walls on the internal environment. Currently an attempt is being made to evaluate the importance of these effects based on both theoretical and experimental grounds. (Author)
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Mar 31, 1963
- Accession Number
- AD0410849
Entities
People
- Claude E. Duchon
- Glen E. Willis
Organizations
- University of Texas at Austin