Abstract: It is shown that landscape variability decreases the temperature in the surface layer when, through mesoscale flow, cool air intrudes over warm patches, lifting warm air and weakening the static stability of the upper part ...

Abstract: The authors Present an analytical evaluation of the vertical heat and momentum fluxes associated with mesoscale flow generated by periodic and isolated thermal inhomogeneities within the convective boundary layer (CBL). ...

Abstract: A new method is presented for the extraction of mixed layer depth and entrainment zone thickness from lidar, backscatter ratio profiles. The method is based on fitting a four parameter, idealized profile to observed profiles. ...

Abstract: A theory is presented for the evaluation of the different terms of the pressure gradient force, when mesoscale flow is driven by a sensible heat source in the planetary boundary layer (PBL), or by an elevated confined heat ...