Altitude dependence of CT2 over the ocean
By: by C.W. Fairall, Ralph Markson and Jan Sedlacek
Contributors: Markson, Ralph; Sedlácek, Jan; Naval Postgraduate School (U.S.)
Publisher: Naval Postgraduate School
Published: 1977
Place of publication: Monterey, Calif
Language: eng
Number of pages: 43
Subjects: Boundary layer (Meteorology); Ocean temperature; Measurement; Atmospheric turbulence; Ocean-atmosphere interaction
Description: The height dependence of the temperature structure parameter was measured with microthermal sensors mounted on a light aircraft. This work was done in conjunction with optical propagation and turbulent transport research in the marine boundary layer. These measurements indicate that, in the absence of a strong inversion, the constant stress layer can be surprisingly thin. The measurements also substantiate the strong role played by temperature and water vapor discontinuities in turbulence above the boundary layer. (Author)
Notes: Title from cover.

"Prepared for: Naval Air Systems Command"--Cover.

"1 October 1977"--Cover.

"NPS-61Fr77101"--Cover.

Includes bibliographical references (p. 13)

"Approved for public release; distribution unlimited"--Cover.

Technical report; 1 October 1977.

Item missing in circ. per fl 1995. dk 4/30/98.