Introduction to Micrometeorology
2nd Edition
Published on 28. May 2014
447 pages
978-0-08-048926-1 (ISBN)
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Introduction to Micrometeorology is intended as a textbook for courses in micrometeorology for undergraduate students (juniors or seniors) in meteorology or environmental science, as well as for an introductory graduate-level course in boundary-layer meteorology. It will also serve as a good reference for professional meteorologists, environmental scientists and engineers, particularly those interested in problems of air pollution, atmospheric-biospheric interactions, wind-engineering and engineering meteorology.
The book outlines basic laws and concepts, before using qualitative descriptions to introduce more complex theories. This new edition is updated and expanded, as are the references. Each chapter features worked-through problems and exercises.
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English
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San Diego
United States
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Content
- Cover
- Contents
- Preface to Second Edition
- Preface to First Edition
- Symbols
- Chapter 1. Introduction
- 1.1 Scope of Micrometeorology
- 1.2 Micrometeorology versus Microclimatology
- 1.3 Importance and Applications of Micrometeorology
- Problems and Exercises
- Chapter 2. Energy Budget Near the Surface
- 2.1 Energy Fluxes at an Ideal Surface
- 2.2 Energy Balance Equations
- 2.3 Energy Budgets of Bare Surfaces
- 2.4 Energy Budgets of Canopies
- 2.5 Energy Budgets of Water Surfaces
- 2.6 Applications
- Problems and Exercises
- Chapter 3. Radiation Balance Near the Surface
- 3.1 Radiation Laws and Definitions
- 3.2 Shortwave Radiation
- 3.3 Longwave Radiation
- 3.4 Radiation Balance near the Surface
- 3.5 Observations of Radiation Balance
- 3.6 Radiative Flux Divergence
- 3.7 Applications
- Problems and Exercises
- Chapter 4. Soil Temperatures and Heat Transfer
- 4.1 Surface Temperature
- 4.2 Subsurface Temperatures
- 4.3 Thermal Properties of Soils
- 4.4 Theory of Soil Heat Transfer
- 4.5 Thermal Wave Propagation in Soils
- 4.6 Measurement and Parameterization of Ground Heat Flux
- 4.7 Applications
- Problems and Exercises
- Chapter 5. Air Temperature and Humidity in the PBL
- 5.1 Factors Influencing Air Temperature and Humidity
- 5.2 Basic Thermodynamic Relations and the Energy Equation
- 5.3 Local and Nonlocal Concepts of Static Stability
- 5.4 Mixed Layers, Mixing Layers and Inversions
- 5.5 Vertical Temperature and Humidity Profiles
- 5.6 Diurnal Variations
- 5.7 Applications
- Problems and Exercises
- Chapter 6. Wind Distribution in the PBL
- 6.1 Factors Influencing Wind Distribution
- 6.2 Geostrophic and Thermal Winds
- 6.3 Friction Effects on the Balance of Forces
- 6.4 Stability Effects on the PBL Winds
- 6.5 Observed Wind Profiles
- 6.6 Diurnal Variations
- 6.7 Applications
- Problems and Exercises
- Chapter 7 An Introduction to Viscous Flows
- 7.1 Inviscid and Viscous Flows
- 7.2 Laminar and Turbulent Flows
- 7.3 Navier-Stokes Equations of Motion
- 7.4 Laminar Plane-Parallel Flows
- 7.5 Laminar Ekman Layers
- 7.6 Developing Laminar Boundary Layers
- 7.7 Heat Transfer in Laminar Flows
- 7.8 Applications
- Problems and Exercises
- Chapter 8. Fundamentals of Turbulence
- 8.1 Instability of Flow and Transition to Turbulence
- 8.2 The Generation and Maintenance of Turbulence
- 8.3 General Characteristics of Turbulence
- 8.4 Mean and Fluctuating Variables
- 8.5 Variances and Turbulent Fluxes
- 8.6 Eddies and Scales of Motion
- 8.7 Fundamental Concepts, Hypotheses, and Theories
- 8.8 Applications
- Problems and Exercises
- Chapter 9. Models and Theories of Turbulence
- 9.1 Mathematical Models of Turbulent Flows
- 9.2 Gradient-transport Theories
- 9.3 Dimensional Analysis and Similarity Theories
- 9.4 Applications
- Problems and Exercises
- Chapter 10. Near-neutral Boundary Layers
- 10.1 Velocity-profile Laws
- 10.2 Surface Roughness Parameters
- 10.3 Surface Drag and Resistance Laws
- 10.4 Turbulence
- 10.5 Applications
- Problems and Exercises
- Chapter 11. Thermally Stratified Surface Layer
- 11.1 The Monin-Obukhov Similarity Theory
- 11.2 Empirical Forms of Similarity Functions
- 11.3 Wind and Temperature Profiles
- 11.4 Drag and Heat Transfer Relations
- 11.5 Methods of Determining Momentum and Heat Fluxes
- 11.6 Applications
- Problems and Exercises
- Chapter 12. Evaporation from Homogeneous Surfaces
- 12.1 The Process of Evaporation
- 12.2 Potential Evaporation and Evapotranspiration
- 12.3 Modified Monin-Obukhov Similarity Relations
- 12.4 Micrometeorological Methods of Determining Evaporation
- 12.5 Applications
- Problems and Exercises
- Chapter 13. Stratified Atmospheric Boundary Layers
- 13.1 Types of Atmospheric Boundary Layers
- 13.2 Similarity Theories of the PBL
- 13.3 Mathematical Models of the PBL
- 13.4 Parameterization of the PBL
- 13.5 Applications
- Problems and Exercises
- Chapter 14. Nonhomogeneous Boundary Layers
- 14.1 Types of Surface Inhomogeneities
- 14.2 Step Changes in Surface Roughness
- 14.3 Step Changes in Surface Temperature
- 14.4 Air Modifications over Water Surfaces
- 14.5 Air Modifications over Urban Areas
- 14.6 Building Wakes and Street Canyon Effects
- 14.7 Other Topographical Effects
- 14.8 Applications
- Problems and Exercises
- Chapter 15. Agricultural and Forest Micrometeorology
- 15.1 Flux-profile Relations above Plant Canopies
- 15.2 Radiation Balance within Plant Canopies
- 15.3 Wind Distribution in Plant Canopies
- 15.4 Temperature and Moisture Fields
- 15.5 Turbulence in and above Plant Canopies
- 15.6 Applications
- Problems and Exercises
- References
- Index
