Characterize the various layers on the basis of local and nonlocal stability and discuss the differences between the two.
Characterize the various layers on the basis of local and nonlocal stability and discuss the differences between the two.
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Reference book: Introduction to Micrometeorology, Second Edition, S. Pal Arya
Refer to the picture attached.
The following pressure, temperature and specific humidity measurements
were made from radiosonde soundings on day 11 of the Wangara PBL
experiment:
A. Characterize the various layers on the basis of local and nonlocal stability and discuss the differences between the two.
B. Estimate the height of the inversion base (zi), as well as the PBL height (h).
Discuss the sensitivity of the latter to the near-surface temperature.
Answer in the format of Given, Required, & Solution.
Transcribed Image Text:Virtual potential
temperature
Height
Temp in celcius
Temp in kelvin
Specific humidity (w) Virtual temperature
1.5
11.8
284.8
6.5
1414.032
283.7498781
50
10.9
283.9
6.1
1340.2919
283.3341769
100
10.1
283.1
5.8
1284.7078
283.0190854
150
9.6
282.6
5.6
1247.9616
283.0054222
200
9.2
282.2
5.5
1228.981
283.0941337
300
8.4
281.4
5.3
1191.1662
283.2789134
400
7.4
280.4
5.1
1152.7244
283.2717057
500
6.4
279.4
4.9
1114.5266
283.1884697
550
279
4.9
1112.931
283.2937667
600
5.6
278.6
4.8
1094.3408
283.4017671
650
5.1
278.1
4.7
1075.4127
283.4106043
700
4.9
277.9
4.6
1057.6874
283.6409544
750
4.9
277.9
4.5
1040.7355
284.1659327
800
4.9
277.9
4.5
1040.7355
284.6953085
850
5
278
4.5
1041.11
285.242467
900
278
4.5
1041.11
285.7802707
1000
4.8
277.8
4.4
1023.4152
286.5718997
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