An overview is given of the atmospheric boundary layer (ABL) over both continental and
ocean surfaces, mainly from observational and modelling perspectives. Much is known …

The literature on the structure and behaviour of gravity currents is reviewed, with emphasis
on some recent studies, and with particular attention to turbidity currents, though reference is …

We study herein the mechanics of long-lived, line-oriented, precipitating cumulus convection
(squall lines) using two-and three-dimensional numerical models of moist convection. These …

The viscous gravity current that results when fluid flows along a rigid horizontal surface
below fluid of lesser density is analysed using a lubrication-theory approximation. It is shown …

Experimental results for the release of a fixed volume of one homogeneous fluid into another
of slightly different density are presented. From these results and those obtained by previous …

The sea breeze affects our lives in many ways. It controls our local weather, not only on the
coast but also in many districts inland. Air pollution and smog, also the distribution of …

Publisher Summary This chapter describes the various aspects of advances in physical
limnology. A discussion of seasonal behavior and the role of the geographic location of a …

Results of laboratory experiments are presented in which a finite volume of homogeneous
fluid was released instantaneously into another fluid of slightly lower density. The …

Direct numerical simulations are performed of gravity-current fronts in the lock-exchange
configuration. The case of small density differences is considered, where the Boussinesq …

In general, convection, refers to the transport of some property by fluid movement, most often
with reference to heat transport. As such, it is one of the three main processes by which heat …