Evaluation of an Atmospheric Microclimate Model.
Abstract
In the Glossary of Meteorology (Huschke, 1959), "microclimate" is defined as "the fine climate structure of the air space which extends from the very surface of the earth to a height where the effects of the immediate character of the underlying surface no longer can be distinguished from the general local climate (mesoclimate or macroclimate)." In modeling microclimate, one simulates the characteristics of the atmospheric surface and boundary layers. Its time-varying behaviors are related, albeit nonlinearly, to radiative heating and cooling, changes in water content of both the air and soil, terrain, land use, and ground covet Numerical computer models attempt to simulate the microphysical processes of microclimate for a wide range of applications. In defense technology, microclimate data can be applied operationally, as well as in support of planning, environmental assessment, and research.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Nov 01, 1997
- Accession Number
- ADA332273
Entities
People
- Arnold D. Tunick
Organizations
- United States Army Research Laboratory