well mixed layer

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Term: well mixed layer
Definition:

A type of atmospheric boundary layer characterized by vigorous turbulence tending to stir and uniformly mix, primarily in the vertical, quantities such as conservative tracer concentrations, potential temperature, and momentum or wind speed.

Created 2023.04.16
Last Modified 2023.04.16
Contributed by Ryan McGranaghan
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