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The influence of tributaries on nocturnal valley flows

Conference ·
OSTI ID:10149783
While much is known about nocturnal drainage flow down a mountain valley, the factors that determine the structure of the valley flow are not completely understood. For example, there are a number of questions regarding the influence of tributaries on the valley flow. Does the presence of tributaries increase or decrease the mass flux out of the valley; does their presence alter the mass flux along the valley; how is the drainage jet structure modified by the presence of tributaries; or, is their presence insignificant? In this study, we investigate these questions via numerical experiments.
Research Organization:
Lawrence Livermore National Lab., CA (United States)
Sponsoring Organization:
USDOE, Washington, DC (United States)
DOE Contract Number:
W-7405-ENG-48
OSTI ID:
10149783
Report Number(s):
UCRL-JC--115860; CONF-940769--3; ON: DE94011613
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English

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