ATMOSPHERIC BOUNDARY LAYER.

Abstract

Man and his power-production facilities exist in the atmospheric boundary layer, which occupies approximately the bottom kilometer of the atmosphere. Many of the effluents generated by man's activities are released directly into the atmospheric boundary layer and are transported, dispersed, and transformed there until they are finally removed. The role of boundary layer processes in diluting and redistributing effluents is investigated. The boundary layer concept is explained, the governing equations are derived and various models and theories are discussed. The development of wind profiles is reviewed. Numerical simulations and observations are outlined.