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A simple model of neutrally stratified boundary-layer flow over real terrain incorporating wavenumber-dependent scaling

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Our experience in applying earlier versions of a model of boundary-layer flow over low hills to real terrain (see Walmsley et al., 1982) has led to the development of a new version which we designate MS3DJH/3. The main improvements are the use of terrain-dependent length and velocity scales and the blending of inner and outer layer results into a single ‘universally valid’ solution for the velocity perturbation field. MS3DJH/3 was carefully calibrated against alternative computations of flow over idealized two-dimensional terrain features using more detailed models prior to its application to real, three-dimensional terrain. It still provides high spatial resolution with low computing cost and is applicable to flow over terrain features with horizontal scales from 10 m to 10 km.

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  1. Boundary Layer Research Division, Atmospheric Environment Service, 4905 Dufferin Street, M3H 5T4, Downsview, Ontario, Canada

    P. A. Taylor, J. L. Walmsley & J. R. Salmon

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Taylor, P.A., Walmsley, J.L. & Salmon, J.R. A simple model of neutrally stratified boundary-layer flow over real terrain incorporating wavenumber-dependent scaling. Boundary-Layer Meteorol 26, 169–189 (1983). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF00121541

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