THE EFFECTS OF THERMAL STRATIFICATION ON THE TURBULENT EXCHANGE IN A DIABATIC SURFACE LAYER.

Abstract

This paper studies the effects of stratification on the turbulent exchange in the surface layer of the atmosphere using the similarity theory and dimensional analysis. Using recently published data, the magnitudes of the empirical coefficient D in the general function of turbulent exchange are calculated. A scheme of transition from forced to free convection showing a rather smooth character is developed. Based on the characteristic length L sub Ri, the author sets up a turbulent exchange model for a diabatic surface layer. (Author)

Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Nov 01, 1965
Accession Number
AD0631058

Entities

People

  • Su Tsung-shian

Organizations

  • Emmanuel College

Tags

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Atmospheres
  • Coefficients
  • Convection
  • Layers
  • Personality
  • Republic
  • Stratification
  • Transitions

Fields of Study

  • Physics

Readers

  • Fluid Dynamics.