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Mean Boundary Layer Characteristics

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An Introduction to Boundary Layer Meteorology

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From our first breath, we spend most of our lives near the earth’s surface. We feel the warmth of the daytime sun and the chill of the nighttime air. It is here where our crops are grown, our dwellings are constructed, and much of our commerce takes place. We grow familiar with our local breezes and microclimates, and we sense the contrasts when we travel to other places.

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Stull, R.B. (1988). Mean Boundary Layer Characteristics. In: Stull, R.B. (eds) An Introduction to Boundary Layer Meteorology. Atmospheric Sciences Library, vol 13. Springer, Dordrecht. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-94-009-3027-8_1

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