roughness sublayer

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Term: roughness sublayer
Definition:

Same as transition layer. The lowest atmospheric layer immediately adjacent to a surface covered with relatively large roughness elements such as stones, vegetation, trees, or buildings.

Created 2023.04.16
Last Modified 2023.04.16
Contributed by Ryan McGranaghan
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