Open AccessLarge Eddy Simulation of Stable Boundary Layer Turbulent Processes in Complex Terrain
Author(s) -
Eric D. Skyllingstad
Publication year - 2005
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Reports
DOI - 10.2172/836286
Subject(s) - turbulence , entrainment (biomusicology) , large eddy simulation , terrain , boundary layer , mechanics , geology , meteorology , air entrainment , flow (mathematics) , atmospheric sciences , physics , geography , cartography , rhythm , acoustics
Research was performed using a turbulence boundary layer model to study the behavior of cold, dense flows in regions of complex terrain. Results show that flows develop a balance between turbulent entrainment of warm ambient air and dense, cold air created by surface cooling. Flow depth and strength is a function of downslope distance, slope angle and angle changes, and the ambient air temperature