A cautionary note on the use of Monin-Obukhov similarity theory in very high-resolution large-eddy simulations

Sukanta Basu, Avraham Lacser

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Abstract

In several recent large-eddy simulation studies, the lowest grid level was located well within the roughness sublayer. Monin–Obukhov similarity-based boundary conditions cannot be used under this scenario, and in this note we elaborate on this fundamental problem and suggest potential solutions.
Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)351-355
Number of pages5
JournalBoundary-Layer Meteorology: an international journal of physical and biological processes in the atmospheric boundary layer
Volume163
Issue number2
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2017

Keywords

  • Inertial sublayer
  • Large-eddy simulation
  • Mo0nin–Obukhov similarity theory
  • Roughness sublayer
  • Surface layer

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