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Frisch et al. 1975
Frisch, A.S., Miller, L.J. and Strauch, R.G. (1975). Secondary flow fields in the planetary boundary layer estimated from dual-Doppler radar measurements during snow conditions. Journal of Geophysical Research 80. doi: 10.1029/JC080i036p05051. issn: 0148-0227.

In this paper we present observations of the secondary flow patterns in the planetary boundary layer by using a dual-Doppler radar system with snow as an air motion tracer. The results show definite patterns of flows, with scale sizes, and the distribution of energy consistent with a secondary flow model of Brown (1970). The sense of rotation is different, but this may be due to the lack of a wind speed high enough to obtain a fully developed secondary flow. The Doppler-derived turbulent dissipation rate shows an initial decrease with height followed by an increase in an elevated shear layer.

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