(Turbulence and diffusion in the atmospheric boundary layer)

Technical Report · Thu May 10 04:00:00 EDT 1990

DOI:https://doi.org/10.2172/7119981· OSTI ID:7119981

Baskett, R L

This conference addressed recent theoretical advancements of turbulence and diffusion in the atmospheric boundary layer (ABL). My activities centered on the technical sessions of the conference. Sessions addressed clouds and the marine atmospheric boundary layer, field experimental techniques, physical and numerical simulations, transport and diffusion, surface properties, general boundary layer, stratified turbulence and turbulence in complex terrain. I presented a jointly authored poster on an evaluation of the ARAC emergency response models with and without on-site sound detection and ranging systems (sodars) which measure vertical wind profiles. Several scientists commented on our work and some requested further information. In addition, there was a workshop on dispersion around groups of buildings and a tour of Riso National Laboratory. Developments relevant to our work included work on dispersion model evaluation, especially using Monte Carlo random walk techniques, parameterizations of mixing height and turbulence from remote sensing systems such as sodars and radars, and measurements and parameterizations of enhanced turbulence around groups of buildings.

• Research Organization: EG and G Energy Measurements, Inc., Pleasanton, CA (USA)
• Sponsoring Organization: DOE/EH
• DOE Contract Number: AC08-88NV10617
• OSTI ID: 7119981
• Report Number(s): EGG-10617-7008; ON: DE90011582
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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