Surface-Based Remote Sensing of the Atmospheric Boundary Layer /

Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Emeis, Stefan. (Author)
Corporate Author: SpringerLink (Online service)
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: Dordrecht : Springer Netherlands : Imprint: Springer, 2011.
Edition:1st ed. 2011.
Series:Atmospheric and Oceanographic Sciences Library, 40
Subjects:
Table of Contents:
  • 1. Introduction
  • 2. Analytical description and vertical structure of the ABL
  • 3. Basic principles of surface-based remote sensing
  • RADAR
  • SODAR
  • RASS
  • LIDAR
  • Radiometers
  • 4. Applications
  • Vertical layering of the ABL
  • Vertical profiles of atmospheric variables
  • Vertical flux profiles
  • Regional and local flow systems
  • Conclusions on the applicability of ground-based remote sensing for ABL research and monitoring
  • 5. Outlook
  • Appendix: History of ISARS conferences
  • Glossary
  • Index.