Measuring, Modeling, and Mimicking Atmospheric Turbulent Processes
Atmospheric turbulence is at the core of many weather phenomena such as rain, fog, storms, and tornadoes, as well as numerous biological interactions such as the dispersion of pollen, tracking of odors, and predator-prey behavior. Despite its ubiquity, the role of turbulence in these atmospheric surface layer (ASL) processes remains unclear, largely due to the complexity of the ASL and the wide range of temporal and spatial scales present. Resolving all these scales continues to be a daunting challenge to field and laboratory settings. To address this issue, I present measurement platforms and experimental facilities that are tailored for capturing, replicating, and modeling atmospheric turbulent processes, ranging from high Reynolds number turbulent boundary layers to fog-turbulence interaction mechanisms, and to mosquito orientation behavior.
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