Practice Monin-obukhov Length Scale (4.1) - Introduction to Flux Measurement
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Monin-Obukhov Length Scale

Practice - Monin-Obukhov Length Scale

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Question 1 Easy

What is the Monin-Obukhov Length Scale (Lm)?

💡 Hint: Think about where turbulence and thermal forces balance.

Question 2 Easy

Define friction velocity (v*).

💡 Hint: Consider how it relates to the flow of fluids.

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Question 1

The Monin-Obukhov Length Scale (Lm) measures the height at which:

A. Buoyancy and shear stress balance
B. Shear stress becomes insignificant
C. Velocity ceases to change

💡 Hint: Focus on the equilibrium of forces.

Question 2

True or False: Friction velocity (v*) is unimportant for estimating turbulence.

True
False

💡 Hint: Consider the role of turbulence in fluid dynamics.

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Challenge 1 Hard

You have temperature readings at two heights containing variations. Calculate the Lm if the heat flux is 500 W/m² and friction velocity is 0.5 m/s. Discuss the importance of your findings.

💡 Hint: Consider the relationship of thermal flux to turbulence.

Challenge 2 Hard

Discuss how Lm's value might change between urban and rural settings, providing a theoretical explanation regarding surface characteristics and atmospheric interactions.

💡 Hint: Think about the environmental variables influencing measurement.

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