Mixed Layer Depth Calculation


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   clear GUI

conc_case_control.txt

   load control file

conc_case_setup.txt

   load setup file

1.0E+12

   display units conversion

pg

   display units label

41.0 -82.5

   display grid center

50000+20000+10000

  

+5000+2000+1000+500

   contour values

data_case.txt

   DATEM measurements file




kmixd = 1

   compute mixed layer depth from temp profile


kmixd = 3

   compute mixed layer using Richardson #


kmixd = 5000

   use 5000 m as a constant mixed layer depth


kmixd = 1250

   use 1250 m as a constant mixed layer depth


When the PBL is from WRF, T(z), Ri, or fixed at 5000 m, the results are very similar. The air concentration prediction is affected by the mixed layer depth only in situations when the particles interact with this mixing boundary (the forced 1250 m case).