Estimation of momentum flux in the ABL from remote sensing data and universal functions of flux Richardson number

A method for the estimation of profiles of momentum flux and turbulent kinetic energy (TKE) in the atmospheric boundary layer (ABL) from ground based remote sensing data is suggested. This method can be used in sodar or profiler radar applications. Two universal functions of Rf used in this method are estimated using data taken from 99 m meteorological tower. Analytical approximation of these functions is constructed. The shape of one of them is obtained from basic equations and dimensionality.