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 languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)515-523
JournalBoundary-Layer Meteorology
Volume150
Issue number3
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2014

Keywords

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

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