A Non-Linear Mixed Spectral Finite-Difference 3-D model for planetary boundary-layer flow over complex terrain

W. Weng; P. A. Taylor

doi:10.5194/asr-6-75-2011

Advances in Science and Research (Apr 2011)

A Non-Linear Mixed Spectral Finite-Difference 3-D model for planetary boundary-layer flow over complex terrain

W. Weng,
P. A. Taylor

Affiliations

W. Weng: Department of Earth and Space Science and Engineering, York University, 4700 Keele Street, Toronto, Ontario, M3J 1P3, Canada
P. A. Taylor: Department of Earth and Space Science and Engineering, York University, 4700 Keele Street, Toronto, Ontario, M3J 1P3, Canada

DOI: https://doi.org/10.5194/asr-6-75-2011
Journal volume & issue: Vol. 6
pp. 75 – 78

Abstract

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The Non-Linear Mixed Spectral Finite-Difference (NLMSFD) model for surface boundary-layer flow over complex terrain has been extended to planetary boundary-layer flow over topography. Comparisons are made between this new version and the surface layer model. The model is also applied to simulate an Askervein experimental case. The results are discussed and compared with the observed field data.

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ISSN: 1992-0628 (Print); 1992-0636 (Online)
Publisher: Copernicus Publications
Country of publisher: Germany
LCC subjects: Science: Physics: Meteorology. Climatology
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