Sensitivity analysis of a coupled atmospheric-oceanic boundary layer model.

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Hervey, Rex Vernon
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1984-06Advisor
Garwood, Roland W. Jr.
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Davidson, Kenneth L.
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A coupled, atmospheric-oceanic boundary layer model which provides a
single station assessment and prediction capability has been developed
from independently formulated one-dimensional oceanic and atmospheric bulk
boundary layer models. Sensitivity analyses are conducted to determine
major differences in the response of the coupled model compared to those
of the separate oceanic and atmospheric models. The general behavior of
the coupled model is not significantly different from that of the
atmospheric model alone over short term simulations (12 co 2^ hours).
However, under a certain set of limited conditions where winds are
light and the lifting condensation level is close to the height of
the inversion, large differences may occur. Major differences between
the predicted evolution of the ocean boundary layer by the ocean
model and coupled model are more common, and the short term predictive
ability of the ocean model in coupled form is enhanced.
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