Atmospheric Flows
About Atmospheric Flow Research
The atmospheric boundary layer, referring to the lowermost section of the Earth’s atmosphere, is largely influenced by its interactions with earth’s surface. SAFL researchers use laboratory experiments, field campaigns, numerical simulations, and innovative imaging techniques to investigate a wide-range of near-surface processes, including wall turbulence, thermal stability, and applications involving complex terrains.
SAFL Affiliated Faculty
Michele Guala
Jiarong Hong
Lian Shen
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A numerical simulation of wind turbulence over breaking waves
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Researchers studied the effect of waves breaking on the airflow above the waves. Research like this regarding wind and wave interactions can be used to improve ocean-atmosphere interaction models.
Mapping the evolution of barrier islands: Nature’s original coastline defense
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Barrier islands act as natural barriers between the ocean and the mainland by blocking waves and resisting storm winds, giving protection to inland areas which are ecologically rich as well as economic hubs. As sea levels continue to rise with climate change, there is much concern about how rising seas will impact the ongoing evolution of barrier islands and the level of protection they afford inland coastlines.