On the role of the planetary boundary layer depth in the climate system

The planetary boundary layer (PBL) is a part of the Earth's atmosphere where turbulent fluxes dominate vertical mixing and constitute an important part of the energy balance. The PBL depth, <i>h</i>, is recognized as an important parameter, which controls some features of the Earth&...

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Main Authors: I. Esau, S. Zilitinkevich
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Copernicus Publications 2010-05-01
Series:Advances in Science and Research
Online Access:http://www.adv-sci-res.net/4/63/2010/asr-4-63-2010.pdf