Footprints in micrometeorology and ecology /

Footprints in micrometeorology and ecology /

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Bibliographic Details
Author / Creator:	Leclerc, Monique Y., author.
Imprint:	Heidelberg ; New York : Springer, [2014]
Description:	1 online resource : illustrations
Language:	English
Subject:	Micrometeorology. Turbulent boundary layer. Micrometeorology. Science. Turbulent boundary layer. SCIENCE -- Earth Sciences -- Meteorology & Climatology. Micrometeorology. Turbulent boundary layer. Electronic books.
Format:	E-Resource Book
URL for this record:	http://pi.lib.uchicago.edu/1001/cat/bib/11085989

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Other authors / contributors:	Foken, Th, author. Savage, M. J. (Michael John), 1953- contributor. Göckede, M., contributor.
ISBN:	9783642545450 3642545459 3642545440 9783642545443 9783642545443
Notes:	Includes bibliographical references. Online resource; title from PDF title page (Ebsco, viewed June 25, 2014).
Summary:	How to interpret meteorological measurements made at a given level over a surface with regard to characteristic properties such as roughness, albedo, heat, moisture, carbon dioxide, and other gases is an old question which goes back to the very beginnings of modern micrometeorology. It is made even more challenging when it is unclear whether these measurements are only valid for this point/region and precisely describe the conditions there, or if they are also influenced by surrounding areas. After 50 years of field experiments, it has become both apparent and problematic that meteorological measurements are influenced from surfaces on the windward side. As such, extending these measurements for inhomogeneous experimental sites requires a quantitative understanding of these influences. When combined with atmospheric transport models similar to air pollution models, the {u2018}footprint{u2019} concept {u2013} a fundamental approach introduced roughly 20 years ago {u2013} provides us with information on whether or not the condition of upwind site homogeneity is fulfilled. Since these first models, the development of more scientifically based versions, validation experiments and applications has advanced rapidly. The aim of this book is to provide an overview of these developments, to analyze present deficits, to describe applications and to advance this topic at the forefront of micrometeorological research.
Other form:	Print version: 9783642545443
Standard no.:	10.1007/978-3-642-54545-0

Table of Contents:

History and definition
Surface layer properties and parameterizations
Classification of footprint models
Footprint studies
Model validation
Land surface {u2013} coupled footprints
Application of footprint models to different measurement techniques
Practical applications of footprint techniques
Looking forward to the next generation of footprint models.