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In this paper we discuss the derivation of boundary-layer similarity parameters on the basis of information provided by atmospheric models. The quantities which are considered are the surface fluxes, the Obukhov length, the near-surface wind speed and the boundary-layer height. The necessary inputs are the mean values for wind, temperature, and humidity on grid points of the atmospheric model. We compare observations with calculations for a receptor point over land, using forecasted and analyzed outputs of the limited area model at KNMI. The quantities of the scheme are intended for use in air-pollution dispersion studies, ocean-wave and storm-surge models, and for direct use by forecasters.
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Holtslag, A.A.M., van Westrhenen, R.M. (1991). Diagnostic Derivation of Boundary Layer Parameters from the Outputs of Atmospheric Models. In: van Dop, H., Steyn, D.G. (eds) Air Pollution Modeling and Its Application VIII. NATO · Challenges of Modern Society, vol 15. Springer, Boston, MA. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4615-3720-5_28
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