Observational Support for the Stability Dependence of the Bulk Richardson Number across the Stable Boundary Layer

S. Basu; A.A.M. Holtslag; L. Caporaso; A. Riccio; G.J. Steeneveld

doi:10.1007/s10546-013-9878-y

Observational Support for the Stability Dependence of the Bulk Richardson Number across the Stable Boundary Layer

S. Basu, A.A.M. Holtslag, L. Caporaso, A. Riccio, G.J. Steeneveld

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Abstract

The bulk Richardson number (Ri Bh ; defined over the entire stable boundary layer) is commonly utilized in observational and modelling studies for the estimation of the boundary-layer height. Traditionally, Ri Bh is assumed to be a quasi-universal constant. Recently, based on large-eddy simulation and wind-tunnel data, a stability-dependent relationship has been proposed for Ri Bh . In this study, we analyze extensive observational data from several field campaigns and provide further support for this newly proposed relationship.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	515-523
Journal	Boundary-Layer Meteorology
Volume	150
Issue number	3
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1007/s10546-013-9878-y
Publication status	Published - 2014

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Keywords

self-correlation
resistance laws
surface fluxes
least-squares
model
height
regression
formulations
parameter
breakdown

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Basu, S., Holtslag, A. A. M., Caporaso, L., Riccio, A., & Steeneveld, G. J. (2014). Observational Support for the Stability Dependence of the Bulk Richardson Number across the Stable Boundary Layer. Boundary-Layer Meteorology, 150(3), 515-523. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10546-013-9878-y

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