Atmospheric boundary layer

• Become familiar with the basic concepts used to describe and model the atmospheric boundary layer.
• Be able to extract the essential elements from the reading of scientific documents with a view to practical applications.
• Master the basic analytical developments required for a physical understanding of the phenomena studied.
• Take ownership of the subject by carrying out projects.

Pedagogical principles: 

• Self-study from a corpus of resources
• Project work with homework and BE 
• Link between knowledge and business applications
• Three main reading areas:
• Boundary layer in the neutral case: Ekmann spiral, logarithmic law 
• Thermal waves and instabilities: relief waves, convection
• Turbulence modeling: TKE closures, Monin-Obukov

Project-based teaching:

• A document synthesis based on two articles
• A calculation code to be developed with production of results
• A written report combining knowledge and case studies

• Thermodynamic Basis 
• Mechanic Flows Basis