Young, G.S., D.A.R. Kristovich, M.R. Hjelmfelt, R.C. Foster, 2002

A review of quasi-two dimensional structures in the atmospheric boundary layer

Bull. Amer. Meteor. Soc., 83, 997-1001

Abstract

The atmospheric boundary layer is home to a number of horizontally elongated quasi-two dimensional phenomena including cloud streets, roll vortices, thermal waves, and surface-layer streaks. These phenomena, their dynamics, and their interactions are explored via a review of the literature. Making a clear distinction between the various quasi-two dimensional phenomena allows improved synthesis of previous results and a better understanding of the inter-relationships between phenomena.