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This book offers a rigorous analysis of airflow patterns over complex terrain through the development of a single-layer model of atmospheric boundary layer flow. Inspired by prior research on thermal and terrain-induced airflow disturbances, the author sought to create a model that could estimate wind patterns in areas where dense observational networks are not feasible. The model presented in this book is based on simplified solutions of the complete equations governing atmospheric flow, with the advection terms being neglected. This simplification allowed for the development of a diagnostic model that requires less data than traditional approaches, making it a valuable tool for land managers and others facing problems requiring quantitative estimates of airflow patterns in complex terrain. The book includes a thorough evaluation of the model, using data from seven case studies to validate the wind field estimates. The results demonstrate that the model can be used as an aid in fire and air-quality programs due to its low data requirements and reduced computer effort. The insights provided by this book can greatly aid professionals in these fields in making informed decisions regarding land use planning and pollution prevention.

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Publisher: Forgotten Books
Publication date: 2024
Language: English
ISBN 10: 1527858170
ISBN 13: 9781527858176
Binding: Paperback
Number of pages: 26

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Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book offers a rigorous analysis of airflow patterns over complex terrain through the development of a single-layer model of atmospheric boundary layer flow. Inspired by prior research on thermal and terrain-induced airflow disturbances, the author sought to create a model that could estimate wind patterns in areas where dense observational networks are not feasible. The model presented in this book is based on simplified solutions of the complete equations governing atmospheric flow, with the advection terms being neglected. This simplification allowed for the development of a diagnostic model that requires less data than traditional approaches, making it a valuable tool for land managers and others facing problems requiring quantitative estimates of airflow patterns in complex terrain. The book includes a thorough evaluation of the model, using data from seven case studies to validate the wind field estimates. The results demonstrate that the model can be used as an aid in fire and air-quality programs due to its low data requirements and reduced computer effort. The insights provided by this book can greatly aid professionals in these fields in making informed decisions regarding land use planning and pollution prevention. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Seller Inventory # 9781527858176_0

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