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SOUTH DAKOTA
SCHOOL OF MINES
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Syllabus, ATM 670 [Fall 2000] Boundary Layer Processes
Who Where When
Reference Text
Stull, An Introduction to Boundary Layer Meteorology
Available on Reserve
Oke, Boundary Layer Climates
Blackadar, Lectures in Atmospheric Turbulence
Arya, Introduction to Micrometeorology
Schedule
Unit One: Fundamentals of Turbulence
Introductory Boundary Layer Characteristics (Stull 1)
Statistical Representation of Turbulence (Stull 2)
Governing Equations of Turbulent Flow (Stull 3)
Dimensional Analysis and Similarity Theory (NA, Stull 9)
Unit Two: Turbulence in the Atmosphere
Equations for Turbulent Flow and Fluxes (Stull 4)
Turbulent Kinetic Energy (Stull 5)
Closure of the Turbulent Equations (Stull 6)
Spectral Similarity Theory (Stull 8 & 9)
Unit Three: Land Surface Processes
The Surface Energy Budget (Stull 7, Oke & Selected Readings)
The Physical Representation of the SEB (Oke & Selected Readings)
Integration of the SEB and the Turbulent Equations (Oke &
Selected Readings)
Scale, Heterogeneity and Surface Atmosphere Exchange (Oke &
Selected Readings)
Unit Four: The Planetary Boundary Layer
The Convective Mixed Layer (Stull 11)
The Stable Boundary Layer (Stull 12)
Boundary Layer Clouds (Stull 13)
Grading
Exams
There will be three full exam periods of 2 hours scheduled for evening
hours. The specific date and time will be negotiated two weeks before
the tentatively scheduled date (below). These Exams will have 4 to
5 questions and will stress concepts and the ability to grasp the material
presented in lecture and assignments towards applications as well as bridging
the gap between abstract (math) and concrete (physical) representations. Hint: Don't start studying
the night before the exam. See next item.
Quizzes
There will be short bi-weekly quizzes at the close of class addressing recent material. (These will not be of the same
format as the exams.)
Homework
Problem Sets will be assigned normally at the close of a given unit (roughly
bi-weekly)
Project/Paper
Students will be required to turn in a research paper on a subject pertinent to boundary layer systems. An ideal choice of topics would be one that integrates one's thesis topic into their work. The use of skills developed in this class in the execution of the project are "strongly encouraged." Parameters for the project will be delivered at the close of September after a one-on-one discussion with each student.
Tentative Schedule
| Exam 1 (Stull 1-3 & DA) |
Week of 02 October |
20% |
| Exam 2 (Stull 4-6) |
Week of 30 October |
20% |
| Exam 3 (LSP & Still 8-9) |
Week of 04 December |
20% |
| Project/Paper |
Due 13 December |
20% |
| Quizzes |
Distributed |
10% |
| Problem Sets |
Distributed |
10% |
ADA Issues
Students with special ADA-related needs should contact both the instructor and the campus ADA coordinator, Dr. Francine Campone, at 394-2416 at the earliest opportunity.
Course Materials
Assignments, Missions, Contracts, etc...
Contact: William Capehart
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