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Surface energy and radiation balance systems - General description and improvementsSurface evaluation of sensible and latent heat flux densities and the components of the radiation balance were desired for various vegetative surfaces during the ASCOT84 experiment to compare with modeled results and to relate these values to drainage winds. Five battery operated data systems equipped with sensors to determine the above values were operated for 105 station days during the ASCOT84 experiment. The Bowen ratio energy balance technique was used to partition the available energy into the sensible and latent heat flux densities. A description of the sensors and battery operated equipment used to collect and process the data is presented. In addition, improvements and modifications made since the 1984 experiment are given. Details of calculations of soil heat flow at the surface and an alternate method to calculate sensible and latent heat flux densities are provided.
Document ID
19900040344
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Reprint (Version printed in journal)
Authors
Fritschen, Leo J.
(Washington, University Seattle, United States)
Simpson, James R.
(Arizona, University Tucson, United States)
Date Acquired
August 14, 2013
Publication Date
July 1, 1989
Publication Information
Publication: Journal of Applied Meteorology
Volume: 28
ISSN: 0894-8763
Subject Category
Geophysics
Accession Number
90A27399
Funding Number(s)
CONTRACT_GRANT: NAG5-521
Distribution Limits
Public
Copyright
Other

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