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MEA 708 Atmospheric Turbulence
²Ñ·¡´¡Ìý708ÌýÌýAtmospheric TurbulenceÌýÌý(3 credit hours)ÌýÌý
Statistical description of turbulence, including probability, correlation and spectrum functions. Statistical theory of homogeneous turbulence, spectral dynamics and Kolmogorov's local similarity hypotheses. Effects of shear, thermal stratification and earth's rotation. Observed structure and scales of turbulence in PBL and free atmosphere. Higher-order closure models and large eddy simulations of atmospheric turbulence.
Prerequisite: ²Ñ´¡·¡Ìý550 or ²Ñ·¡´¡Ìý700 or ²Ñ·¡´¡Ìý707
Typically offered in Spring only
This course is offered alternate years