The boundary condition for  vertical velocity and its interdependence with surface gas exchange

Kowalski, Andrew S.

doi:https://doi.org/10.5194/acp-17-8177-2017

Articles | Volume 17, issue 13

https://doi.org/10.5194/acp-17-8177-2017

© Author(s) 2017. This work is distributed under
the Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 License.

https://doi.org/10.5194/acp-17-8177-2017

© Author(s) 2017. This work is distributed under
the Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 License.

Articles | Volume 17, issue 13

Research article

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05 Jul 2017

Research article |

| 05 Jul 2017

The boundary condition for vertical velocity and its interdependence with surface gas exchange

Andrew S. Kowalski

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Final revised paper (published on 05 Jul 2017)
Preprint (discussion started on 23 Mar 2017)

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RC1: 'Evaluation of the paper entitled ‘The boundary condition for the vertical velocity and its interdependence with surface gas exchange’.', Anonymous Referee #1, 19 Apr 2017
- AC1: 'Reply to RC1', Andrew Kowalski, 28 Apr 2017
RC2: 'Interesting paper, but please respect interdisciplinary work by rewording some passages', Werner Eugster, 20 Apr 2017
- AC2: 'Reply to RC2', Andrew Kowalski, 28 Apr 2017
RC3: 'The boundary condition for the vertical velocity and its interdependence with surface gas exchange', Anonymous Referee #3, 27 Apr 2017
- AC3: 'Reply to RC3', Andrew Kowalski, 28 Apr 2017

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AR: Author's response | RR: Referee report | ED: Editor decision

AR by Andrew Kowalski on behalf of the Authors (24 May 2017)

ED: Publish as is (29 May 2017) by Armin Sorooshian

AR by Andrew Kowalski on behalf of the Authors (31 May 2017)

Short summary

An analysis based on physical conservation law demonstrates that surface–atmosphere exchanges include a non-diffusive component. This implies the need to revise flux gradient relationships including eddy diffusivities in micrometeorology and stomatal conductances in plant physiology.