Articles | Volume 25, issue 15
https://doi.org/10.5194/acp-25-8427-2025
https://doi.org/10.5194/acp-25-8427-2025
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01 Aug 2025
Research article |  | 01 Aug 2025

Characteristics of boundary layer turbulence energy budget in Shenzhen area based on coherent wind lidar observations

Jinhong Xian, Zongxu Qiu, Huayan Rao, Zhigang Cheng, Xiaoling Lin, Chao Lu, Honglong Yang, and Ning Zhang

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We studied how turbulence kinetic energy (TKE) changes in the lower atmosphere over Shenzhen, focusing on its role in weather and climate. Using advanced wind lidar technology, we tracked how TKE varies with height and across seasons. We found that heat near the ground drives turbulence, while wind effects become stronger higher up. Our results help improve weather and climate models by providing better data on how turbulence behaves in the atmosphere, aiding understanding of climate change.
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