Simulation of the Coupled Atmospheric and Oceanic Boundary Layer Model during MILDEX.
Abstract
A coupled, oceanic-atmospheric boundary layer model which provides single-station prediction capability is evaluated relative to boundary layer observations. The model is initialized and verified using data obtained during the 1983 Mixed Layer Dynamics Experiment (MILDEX). Model prediction of inversion height, lifting condensation level, air and sea temperatures, specific humidity and mixed layer depth are compared with observations. A significant model shortcoming is the over-prediction of cloud thickness. Consequently, shortwave radiation at the ocean surface is too low and the predicted ocean mixed layer depths are not realistic. Oceanic predictions resulting from independent specification of surface radiation more closely resembled observed oceanic variations. Atmospheric boundary layer model reformulation is required to alleviate the cloud thickness/shortwave radiation problem. Keywords: Coupled boundary layer model; Atmospheric boundary layer; Air-sea interaction; Oceanic boundary layer; Theses.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Dec 01, 1984
- Accession Number
- ADA155166
Entities
People
- J. W. Swaykos
Organizations
- Naval Postgraduate School