An examination of reproducibility of Leipzig Wind Profile by means of (k-ε) turbulence model
Abstract
The Leipzig Wind Profile is generally known as a typical neutral planetary boundary layer flow. But it is not completely neutral but weakly stable, we examined whether we could simulate the Leipzig Wind Profile using a non-isentropic (k-ε) turbulence model or not. By solving analytically the Second Moment Closure Model under the assumption of local equilibrium and under the condition of a stratified flow, we expressed the turbulent diffusion coefficients (both momentum and thermal) as functions of flux Richardson number. The result by our (k-ε) turbulence model including the equation of potential temperature accorded with the Leipzig Wind Profile.
Fields of Study & Subjects
Fluid Dynamics and Turbulent Flows
Meteorological Phenomena and Simulations
Wind and Air Flow Studies
Publication details
- Journal / source
- CRC Press eBooks
- Pages
- 1285–1290
- Publication date
- 12 February 2026
- Language
- EN
- Document type
- Book chapter