The Planetary Boundary Layer (PBL) is a relevant part of the atmosphere with a variable extension that clearly plays an important role in fields like air quality or weather forecasting. Passive and active remote sensing systems have been widely applied to analyze PBL characteristics. The combination of different remote sensing techniques allows obtaining a complete picture on the PBL dynamic. In this study, we analyze the PBL behavior using four types of remote sensing systems: Microwave Radiometer (MWR), Elastic Lidar (EL), Doppler Lidar (DL) and Ceilometer data. The measurements were performed in two cities Granada (Spain) and São Paulo (Brazil). Firstly, at Granada, the PBL height (PBLH) obtained from MWR data is validated against PBLH provided by analyzing co-located radiosondes, showing a good agreement. In a second stage, active remote sensing systems were used for deriving the PBLH. Thus, Extended Kalman filter is applied to EL data while the vertical wind speed variance method was applied to the DL. The derived PBLH\'s by these approaches are compared to PBLH retrieved by the MWR. The results show a good agreement among the retrievals based on active remote sensing in most of the cases, although some discrepancies appear in instances of intense PBL changes (either growth and/or decrease). Then it is performed the analysis of four and five-year dataset of measurements gathered with a ceilometer and a microwave radiometer, respectively, at Granada. The methodologies applied for the PBLH detection (gradient method for ceilometer and the combination of parcel method and temperature gradient method for microwave radiometer) provided a satisfactory description of the PBL structure in simple cases. In addition, the PBL behavior is characterized by a statistical study of the convective and stable PBLH obtained from microwave radiometer measurements. The analysis of the PBLH statistical study shows some coincidence with other PBLH studies such as daily pattern, and year cycles but also some differences caused by distinct latitudes, topography and climate were found. It was performed as well a combined long-term analysis of Ceilometer retrieved Residual Layer and the Stable and Convective Layer heights determined by microwave radiometer, thus offering a complete picture of the PBL evolution by synergetic combination of remote sensing techniques. This is the reason why systems with high temporal and spatial resolution, like lidars, have been increasingly applied in studies about this atmospheric region. In this work, also was performed, at São Paulo, an analysis on lidar backscattered signal at three wavelengths (355, 532 and 1064 nm) retrieving the turbulence by the analyses of the high-order moments (variance, skewness and kurtosis) in the backscattered signal. The wavelength of 355 nm has low applicability in the proposed methodology, due to its low intensity (due to predominance of molecular backscattering) and large presence of noise, while the 532 nm wavelength showed results similar to those provided by the wavelength of 1064 nm, which was used as reference. Then, it was analyzed two case studies using the wavelengths of 532 and 1064 nm (in separately). This approach provided information about PBL height, (derived by the variance method (Menut et al., 1999), displacement of aerosol layers (skewness) and level of mixing at several heights (kurtosis). These results show the viability of the proposed methodology when the wavelengths of 532 and 1064 nm are used for the PBL description by high-order moments of the backscattered distribution. Furthermore, it is demonstrated how some variables (air temperature, aerosol concentration, vertical wind, relative humidity and net radiation) can influence the PBL dynamic with data from DL, EL and MWR at Granada. The high-order moments of the vertical velocity high frequency distributions derived from DL, and EL range corrected signal, were corrected by two methodologies (first lag and -2/3 correction). The corrected profiles present small differences when compare against the uncorrected profiles, showing low influence of noise and the viability of the proposed methodology. A detailed 2-case studies analysis was carried on, the first case corresponding to a well-defined PBL while the second one corresponds to a situation with presence of an aloft Saharan dust layer and clouds. In both cases the results provided by the different instruments ended up complementing one another, so that the synergistic use of the different systems allowed us a detailed monitoring of the PBL. / A Camada Limite Planetária (PBL - Planetary Boundary Layer) é uma parte relevante da atmosfera com uma extensão variável e que claramente desempenha um papel importante em áreas de estudo, como: a qualidade do ar ou a previsão do tempo. Sistemas de sensoriamento remoto passivo e ativo têm sido amplamente utilizado para analisar as características da PBL. A combinação de diferentes técnicas de sensoriamento remoto permite obter uma imagem completa da dinâmica desta camada. Neste estudo, analisamos o comportamento da PBL utilizando quatro tipos de sistemas de sensoriamento remoto: Radiômetro de Micro-ondas (MWR), Lidar Elástico (EL), Lidar Doppler (DL) e Ceilômetro. As medições foram realizadas em duas cidades, Granada (Espanha) e São Paulo (Brasil). Primeiramente, em Granada, a altura da PBL (PBLH) obtida a partir dos dados do MWR foi validada pela PBLH gerada pela análise dos dados de radiossondas, mostrando uma boa concordância. Em um segundo estágio, sistemas ativos de sensoriamento remoto foram usados para a obtenção da PBLH. Assim, o método do filtro de Kalman foi aplicado aos dados do EL enquanto o método da variância da velocidade vertical do vento foi aplicado aos dados do DL. As PBLH derivadas dessas abordagens foram comparadas com o PBLH fornecida pelo MWR, sendo que os resultados mostram uma boa concordância na maioria dos casos, embora algumas discrepâncias apareçam nas situações de mudanças intensas da PBL (crescimento e/ou diminuição). Em seguida, é realizada a análise dos dados das medidas coletadas com um ceilômetro e um radiômetro de micro-ondas durante quatro e cinco anos, respectivamente, em Granada. As metodologias aplicadas para a detecção da PBLH (método de gradiente para o ceilômetro e a combinação do método de parcela e do método de gradiente de temperatura para o radiômetro de micro-ondas) forneceram uma descrição satisfatória da estrutura da PBL em casos simples. Além disso, o comportamento da PBL foi caracterizado por um estudo estatístico das PBLH convectiva e estável, as quais foram obtidas a partir das medidas do radiômetro de micro-ondas. A análise do estudo estatístico realizado para a PBLH mostra algumas coincidências com outros estudos já realizados para a mesma variável, como o padrão diário e os ciclos anuais. Mas também há algumas diferenças, as quais são causadas por latitudes, topografia e clima distintos. Foi realizada também uma análise combinada de longo prazo da Camada Residual (gerada pelos dados do Ceilômetro) e da Camada Estável e Convectiva (obtida pelos dados do radiômetro de micro-ondas), oferecendo assim um quadro completo da evolução da PBL por combinação sinérgica de técnicas de sensoriamento remoto. Essa é a razão pela qual sistemas com alta resolução temporal e espacial, como os lidars, têm sido cada vez mais aplicados em estudos sobre essa região atmosférica. Neste trabalho, também foi realizada, em São Paulo, uma análise do sinal retroespalhado em três comprimentos de onda (355, 532 e 1064 nm), o qual provê informações da turbulência através da análise dos momentos de alta ordem (variância, assimetria e curtose). O comprimento de onda de 355 nm apresenta pouca aplicabilidade na metodologia proposta, devido à sua baixa intensidade (por conta da predominância do retroespalhamento molecular) e grande presença de ruído, enquanto o comprimento de onda de 532 nm apresentou resultados semelhantes aos fornecidos pelo comprimento de onda de 1064 nm, o qual foi usado como referência. Em seguida, foram analisados dois estudos de caso utilizando os comprimentos de onda de 532 e 1064 nm (em separado). Essa abordagem forneceu informações sobre a altura da PBL (derivada pelo método de variância (Menut et al., 1999), deslocamento de camadas de aerossol (assimetria) e nível de mistura em várias alturas (curtose), mostrando a viabilidade da metodologia proposta, quando os comprimentos de onda de 532 e 1064 nm são usados para a descrição da PBL a partir dos momentos de alta ordem. Além disso, demonstrou-se, com dados de DL, EL e MWR obtidos em Granada, como algumas variáveis (temperatura do ar, concentração de aerossóis, vento vertical, umidade relativa e radiação líquida) podem influenciar a dinâmica da PBL. Os momentos de alta ordem das distribuições de velocidade vertical derivadas dos dados do DL e o sinal retroespalhado obtido a partir do EL foram corrigidos por duas metodologias (first lag e correção de -2/3). Os perfis corrigidos apresentam pequenas diferenças quando comparados com os perfis não corrigidos, mostrando baixa influência do ruído e a viabilidade da metodologia proposta. Foi realizada uma análise detalhada de dois estudos de casos, o primeiro correspondendo a uma PBL bem definida, enquanto o segundo corresponde a uma situação com a presença de uma camada de nuvens e poeira saariana. Em ambos os casos, os resultados fornecidos pelos diferentes instrumentos acabaram se complementando, de modo que o uso sinérgico dos diferentes sistemas nos permitiu um monitoramento detalhado da PBL.

The boundary layer of the atmosphere is a layer of air with thickness about 1 km above the ground. Open-cast mining is one of activities that polutes the air in this layer. It generates particulate matter (PM) mostly in size of aerodynamic diameter 1 - 10 µm - coarse patricles. The companies that does the mining pays for their emissions due to the law. However, these emissions are not experimentraly measured, they are calculated from given equation consisting of factors like the size of mining area, etc. Some papers have shown significantly higher concentrations of Coarse particles (or PM10) in surroundings of the mine. Other papers have found out that the origin of these high concentrations didn't come from the mining activities but is caused due to the activities at the place of measuring or nearby. There aren't many papers that measure the PM concentrations in the air in the mining area. This thesis shows the results of airship measurements in the air layers of the open-cast mine and above them. The experimentral site was brown coal mine Bílina in the North of The Czech Republic in important mining area. The measurements took place in December 2017. For measuring the number and mass concentrations was used APS - Aerodynamic Particle Sizes Spektrometr by TSI which sorts out the data into...

Neste trabalho foi avaliado o impacto na simulação dos poluentes fotoquímicos do uso de diferentes parametrizações da Camada Limite Planetária (CLP) para a Região Metropolitana de São Paulo, utilizando o modelo de mesoescala não-hidrostático Weather Research and Forecasting (WRF) com o acoplamento dos módulos químicos (WRF/Chem). Para análise da acurácia dos resultados obtidos com o modelo, foram utilizadas as medições realizadas pelas estações automáticas da CETESB em superfície, e a validação do perfil vertical da concentração de O3 com base nos dados do experimento de lançamento de ozoniosondas realizado dentro do contexto de um projeto de políticas públicas (recursos FAPESP) realizado durante o período de estudo. A motivação para a realização do presente trabalho foi a grande dificuldade de representação da estrutura da CLP em especial durante o período noturno sobre áreas urbanas. O estudo contou com a utilização inédita do modelo on-line para simulação da composição química da atmosfera da RMSP, e por fim analisou o impacto do acoplamento com o modelo urbano Urban Canopy Model (UCM), com o modelo WRF-Chem. A área de estudo é a Região Metropolitana de São Paulo e adjacências, e o período estudado foi de 28/10 a 01/11/2006. As variações anuais da temperatura do ar, velocidade do vento e radiação solar para o ano de 2006, mostraram que o mês de outubro foi marcado por grande disponibilidade de radiação solar, altos valores de temperatura do ar e ventos intensos. As simulações com casos idealizados mostraram que o esquema numérico de CLP, YSU (Yonsei University) representou melhor a variação da Camada Limite na área urbana, o que influenciou diretamente na dispersão dos poluentes. Já para as simulações de casos reais os resultados mostraram uma boa correlação entre simulado e observado para as concentrações superficiais de O3 e CO e uma grande dificuldade do modelo em representar o perfil vertical da concentração de O3, quando utilizada a versão 2.1 do modelo WRF/Chem. Problema este parcialmente resolvido (podendo melhorar ainda mais) quando é utilizada uma versão mais recente do modelo WRF-Chem, como o caso da versão 3, acoplada com o modelo urbano UCM. Os experimentos realizados para estimar o impacto do tipo do uso do solo sobre a variação da altura da CLP e conseqüente relação com a composição química da atmosfera, mostraram que a altura da CLP é mais alta sobre áreas urbanas em comparação com áreas rurais, portanto influenciando de forma efetiva na dispersão dos poluentes. No presente trabalho foi mostrado o transporte de poluentes existente entre as regiões metropolitanas de São Paulo, Campinas e Sorocaba, devido principalmente a topografia que atua canalizando o vento na direção de Campinas e Sorocaba. A proximidade com as fontes de emissão mostrou ser um fator importante para o nível de concentração de O3, pois à medida que se afasta das fontes de emissão tanto vertical quanto horizontalmente a concentração de O3 aumenta. E devido a sua relativa proximidade com o Oceano Atlântico, a RMSP é beneficiada com a formação da Brisa Marítima que auxilia na dispersão dos poluentes emitidos e formados na RMSP. / This work evaluated the parameterizations´ sensibility of the Planetary Boundary Layer (PBL) in the simulation of photochemical pollutants above the Metropolitan Region of São Paulo, by using the Weather Research and Forecasting (WRF) non-hydrostatic mesoscale model, with the coupling of chemical modules (WRF/Chem). In order to analyze the accuracy of the results obtained with the model, there will be used the measurements made by the automatic air quality stations from CETESB on surface, and the validation of the O3 vertical profile, will be based on ozonesoundings experiments conducted during the period of the study. The motivation for this study was the great difficulty in representing the PBLs structure specially during the night, witch is an new utilization of an on-line model to simulate the chemical composition of the atmosphere of the MASP, and finally, to analyze the impact of the coupling with the Urban Canopy Model (UCM). The study area is the Metropolitan Region of São Paulo and surroundings, and the period was between 10/28 11/01/2006. The annual variations of the air temperature, wind speed and solar radiation for 2006, showed that the month of October was marked by wide availability of solar radiation, high values of air temperature and intense winds. The simulations with idealized cases showed that the PBLs order of height based on the numerical scheme is YSU, MYJ, BOULAC and UCM, which influences directly the dispersion of pollutants with lower concentrations of the CO for YSU and higher for UCM respectively, and for the concentrations of the O3, the scheme YSU shows lower concentrations but unlike the CO, the other schemes are equal. However, for the simulations of real cases, the results showed a good correlation between simulated and observed for the surface concentrations of the O3 and CO, and a great difficulty of the model on the vertical profiles representation of the concentration of O3, when the 2.1 version of the WRF/Chem model is used. This problem was partially solved (can be better improved) when used with the latest version, as version 3, and coupled with the Urban Canopy Model. The experiments performed to estimate the impact of the land use type on the variation of the PBL height and consequent relationship with the chemical composition of the atmosphere, showed that the PBL height is higher on the urban areas compared to rural areas, thus influencing effectively in the dispersal of pollutants, and a lower PBL height was associated with higher concentrations due to lower dispersion of pollutants. This work has demonstrated the transport of pollutants between the metropolitan regions of São Paulo - Campinas and São Paulo - Sorocaba, due to topography that acts targeting the wind in the direction of Campinas. The proximity of emission sources has been important for the level of concentration of O3, as it moves away from sources of emissions both vertically and horizontally increases its concentration. Due the proximity with the Atlantic Ocean, the formation of Sea Breeze helps dispersion of pollutants emitted and formed in the MASP.

The subject of this thesis is the application of optical backscatter measurements to locate a special property of the lowest part of the atmosphere -- the mixing height. Mixing height is the altitude of the top of the layer where all the fluxes emitted at the ground become well mixed. Since Holzworth in 1967, the knowledge of this altitude is considered relevant when modeling transport of pollutants or general fluxes originating at the ground. Indirect estimations of the mixing height are possible using atmospheric models, but its accuracy is quite low. Since several institutions are attempting to estimate precise ground fluxes, networks of measurement stations are being created. The correct use of the measured fluxes, in order to estimate the evolution of the air masses, is limited by the accuracy of the localization of this layer. It can be detected in several different ways. Most are related to a direct sounding, performed with meteorological balloons. Remote sensing techniques are also attempted with acoustical or optical instruments. Both optical and acoustical methods have advantages and disadvantages. This work is focused on optical instruments like lidar and ceilometers, which are basically small cost-effective lidar systems.

Eastern Kentucky is a 35-county region that is a part of the Cumberland Plateau of the Appalachian Mountains. With mountaintop removal and associated land cover change (LCC) (primarily deforestation), it is hypothesized that there would be changes in various atmospheric boundary layer parameters and precipitation. In this research, we have conducted sensitivity experiments of atmospheric response of a significant flash flood-producing rainfall event by modifying land cover and topography. These reflect recent LCC, including mountaintop removal (MTR). We have used the Weather Research and Forecasting (WRF) model for this purpose. The study found changes in amount, location, and timing of precipitation. LCC also modified various surface fluxes, moist static energy, planetary boundary layer height, and local-scale circulation wind circulation. The key findings were the modification in fluxes and precipitation totals. With respect to sensible heat flux (H), there was an increase to bare soil (post-MTR) in comparison to pre-MTR conditions (increased elevation with no altered land cover). Allowing for growth of vegetation, the grass simulation resulted in a decrease in H. H increased when permitting the growth of forest land cover (LC) but not to the degree of bare soil. In regards to latent heat flux (LE), there was a dramatic decrease transitioning from pre-MTR to post-MTR simulations. Then with the subsequent grass and forest simulations, there was an increase in LE comparable to the pre-MTR simulation. Under pre-MTR conditions, the total precipitation was at its highest level overall. Then with the simulated loss of vegetation and elevation, there was a dramatic decrease in precipitation. With the grass LC, the precipitation increased in all areas of interest. Then forest LC was simulated allowing overall slightly higher precipitation than grass.

There is a need for wind sensors with high accuracy and measurement frequency for deployment on the surface of Mars. The wind data obtained to date have been adversely affected by thermal contamination and calibration issues. Improved data would not only help to constrain and validate theoretical models, but also increase safety and longevity of lander operations. The mechanical and thermal wind sensing techniques used on previous missions, whilst sufficient for basic meteorology, are wholly inadequate for measuring fundamental phenomena such as dust and volatile transport. Two promising technologies, optical and acoustic anemometry, could permit precise and high-frequency measurement of three-dimensional wind speeds on the Martian surface. Ultrasonic acoustic anemometry, which relies on time-of-flight measurements, was ultimately chosen for its lower processing requirements and ability to measure the speed of sound; and therefore temperature. Capacitive transducers were selected for their low impedance and high sensitivity, to maximise signal transmission through the rarefied Martian atmosphere. These transducers, which consist of a metallised polymer film oscillating on top of a contoured metal backplane, were evaluated for their suitability as anemometers on the Martian surface. A theoretical framework was assembled to model transducer performance and determine which factors are the most important in determining received signal amplitude. A pair of transducers were designed and manufactured to allow for testing of a wide range of parameters including thickness of the oscillating membrane and diameter. Tests were carried out on the assembled transducers to investigate the dependence on these parameters, and their behaviour was generally found to fit the assembled theoretical framework well. Transducer performance was highly dependent on roughness depth of the backplanes, as expected. The frequency response of the transducers was dominated by the backplane roughness at atmospheric pressure but by film thickness at low pressures. Cross-correlation of the sent and received signals was confirmed as the most reliable signal detection method at low signal amplitudes. The transducers were tested under simulated Martian conditions (a low-pressure carbon dioxide atmosphere with airborne dust), and found to be capable of accurately and reliably measuring the incident wind speed. The cumulative deposition of airborne dust noticeably reduced received signal amplitude, but further testing is required to determine the effect of significant amounts of dust on transducer performance. The impact of the transducer heads impeding the incident fluid flow was found to be very significant in wind tunnel testing. Preliminary computational models were found to accurately predict these effects, but a more comprehensive modelling campaign and experimental validation would be required to ensure accurate instrument calibration.

RESUMO Neste trabalho, a origem dos Jatos de Baixos Níveis (JBN) noturnos de Iperó (SP) e o seu papel na dispersão de poluentes no Estado de São Paulo são investigados. Para tanto são utilizados os dados coletados nas quatro campanhas de medidas em Iperó. Utilizou-se também um modelo numérico de mesoescala não-hidrostático TVM para simular a estrutura espacial 3-D do JBN em resposta as forçantes topográficas e associadas ocupação da superfície. Os resultados observacionais indicam que o JBN ocorre em Iperó com bastante freqüência nas noites de céu claro, com intensidade variando entre 8 e 10 m/s e localizado em torno de 350 m acima da superfície. Os JBNs em Iperó caracterizam-se por um cisalhamento direcional, com ventos de SE na superfície e de ENE na região de máximo. Ocorrem tanto no inverno como no verão, e afetam o ciclo diurno médio do vento observado nos primeiros 100 metros na região de Iperó. Os JBNs são responsáveis pelo máximo noturno (21:00 HL) existente no ciclo diurno médio do vento na região. Os resultados numéricos indicam que o JBN de Iperó é resultado da ação combinada de quatro fatores: (1) circulação anabática no setor paulista do vale do Rio Paraná; (2) oscilação inercial; (3) circulação catabática noturna e (4) brisa marítima. Estes quatro fatores combinados sustentam um JBN com intensidade de 5 a 10 m/s, localizados a uma altitude de 100 a 400 m acima da superfície, durante maior parte da noite. O JBN simulado numericamente encontra-se localizado no setor oeste da região de convergência da circulação anabática e da brisa marítima. Esta região de convergência em baixos níveis se forma durante o dia na parte mais elevada do Estado de São Paulo que acompanha da linha do litoral (Serra do Mar e da Cantareira). O efeito do JBN sobre o transporte de poluente foi investigado com um modelo Lagrangiano de dispersão de partículas. Verificou-se que o JBN aumenta a dispersão horizontal das partículas, transportando o poluente atmosférico emitido na superfície até 250 km da fonte. / ABSTRACT This work investigates the nocturnal Low-Level Jet (LLJ) in Iperó, Brazil, and its role in the pollutant dispersion on the State of São Paulo (SP). Data of four field campaigns in Iperó-SP was used in this investigation. A mesoscale and non-hydrostatic TVM model is also used to simulate the 3D structure of the LLJ, which is a dynamic response to topography and land use. The observational results indicate that the LLJ is frequently found during clear air nights, with a maximum between 8 and 10 m s–1, located around 350 m above surface. The LLJ in Iperó is characterized by a directional wind shear, with SE winds near surface and ENE near to the maximum. They occur during the winter and summer, and can modify the diurnal cycle of the mean wind in the first 100 m in the Iperó area. The LLJ are responsible by the nocturnal maximum (21:00 LT) in the mean wind in Iperó. The numerical results indicate the Iperó LLJ is a result of four factors: (1) anabatic circulation in São Paulo sector of the Paraná River Basin; (2) inertial oscillation; (3) nocturnal katabatic circulation and (4) sea breeze. These factors, together, sustain a LLJ with jet core intensity between 5 and 10 m/s, located between 100 and 400 m above surface during the major of nighttime period. The simulated LLJ numerically is found in the west sector in the convergence zone of the anabatic and sea breeze circulations. This convergence flow area appears during the daytime above the more elevated areas in the State of São Paulo, i.e., along mountains aligned parallel to coastline (Serra do Mar and Cantareira). The effects of the LLJ in a pollutant transport were investigated using a Lagrangian Particle Dispersion model coupled to the mesoscale model TVM. The results show that the LLJ increases the horizontal dispersion of the particles released near surface in Iperó and is able to transport the pollutant up to 250 km downwind the source.

RESUMO Neste trabalho, a origem dos Jatos de Baixos Níveis (JBN) noturnos de Iperó (SP) e o seu papel na dispersão de poluentes no Estado de São Paulo são investigados. Para tanto são utilizados os dados coletados nas quatro campanhas de medidas em Iperó. Utilizou-se também um modelo numérico de mesoescala não-hidrostático TVM para simular a estrutura espacial 3-D do JBN em resposta as forçantes topográficas e associadas ocupação da superfície. Os resultados observacionais indicam que o JBN ocorre em Iperó com bastante freqüência nas noites de céu claro, com intensidade variando entre 8 e 10 m/s e localizado em torno de 350 m acima da superfície. Os JBNs em Iperó caracterizam-se por um cisalhamento direcional, com ventos de SE na superfície e de ENE na região de máximo. Ocorrem tanto no inverno como no verão, e afetam o ciclo diurno médio do vento observado nos primeiros 100 metros na região de Iperó. Os JBNs são responsáveis pelo máximo noturno (21:00 HL) existente no ciclo diurno médio do vento na região. Os resultados numéricos indicam que o JBN de Iperó é resultado da ação combinada de quatro fatores: (1) circulação anabática no setor paulista do vale do Rio Paraná; (2) oscilação inercial; (3) circulação catabática noturna e (4) brisa marítima. Estes quatro fatores combinados sustentam um JBN com intensidade de 5 a 10 m/s, localizados a uma altitude de 100 a 400 m acima da superfície, durante maior parte da noite. O JBN simulado numericamente encontra-se localizado no setor oeste da região de convergência da circulação anabática e da brisa marítima. Esta região de convergência em baixos níveis se forma durante o dia na parte mais elevada do Estado de São Paulo que acompanha da linha do litoral (Serra do Mar e da Cantareira). O efeito do JBN sobre o transporte de poluente foi investigado com um modelo Lagrangiano de dispersão de partículas. Verificou-se que o JBN aumenta a dispersão horizontal das partículas, transportando o poluente atmosférico emitido na superfície até 250 km da fonte. / ABSTRACT This work investigates the nocturnal Low-Level Jet (LLJ) in Iperó, Brazil, and its role in the pollutant dispersion on the State of São Paulo (SP). Data of four field campaigns in Iperó-SP was used in this investigation. A mesoscale and non-hydrostatic TVM model is also used to simulate the 3D structure of the LLJ, which is a dynamic response to topography and land use. The observational results indicate that the LLJ is frequently found during clear air nights, with a maximum between 8 and 10 m s–1, located around 350 m above surface. The LLJ in Iperó is characterized by a directional wind shear, with SE winds near surface and ENE near to the maximum. They occur during the winter and summer, and can modify the diurnal cycle of the mean wind in the first 100 m in the Iperó area. The LLJ are responsible by the nocturnal maximum (21:00 LT) in the mean wind in Iperó. The numerical results indicate the Iperó LLJ is a result of four factors: (1) anabatic circulation in São Paulo sector of the Paraná River Basin; (2) inertial oscillation; (3) nocturnal katabatic circulation and (4) sea breeze. These factors, together, sustain a LLJ with jet core intensity between 5 and 10 m/s, located between 100 and 400 m above surface during the major of nighttime period. The simulated LLJ numerically is found in the west sector in the convergence zone of the anabatic and sea breeze circulations. This convergence flow area appears during the daytime above the more elevated areas in the State of São Paulo, i.e., along mountains aligned parallel to coastline (Serra do Mar and Cantareira). The effects of the LLJ in a pollutant transport were investigated using a Lagrangian Particle Dispersion model coupled to the mesoscale model TVM. The results show that the LLJ increases the horizontal dispersion of the particles released near surface in Iperó and is able to transport the pollutant up to 250 km downwind the source.

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Changing land cover from prairie grasslands to intensive, primarily cereal agriculture, over the North American Great Plains since the mid-19th century, has had a hydrological and climatological impact on that ecosystem (Pielke, Sr., et al., 2011). Agriculture has introduced timed harvest seasons, irrigation, and C3 photosynthesizing crops with poorer water efficiency than the grasses it replaced. All of these changes have been linked to exacerbated drought conditions and warmer temperatures; however, few studies have quantified this relationship at the continental scale. In order to evaluate the change imposed by this shift in land use and land cover, the observation based 20th Century Reanalysis Project (20CR) was used to quantify the climatological differences in temperature and humidity between areas of natural prairie and agriculture over the 20th century. An additional analysis used the Observation Minus Reanalysis (OMR) technique to isolate the surface climate signal found in the 20CR. We find indications that changing land cover had an impact on climate. However, using observation based data returned no evidence of a statistically significant change due to the small land use and land cover change (LULCC) signal within the larger climate noise. Therefore, an idealised modelling experiment was undertaken using the Geophysical Fluid Dynamics Laboratory (GFDL) AM2-LM2 atmosphere-land model to remove these other influences. This experiment compared the results of two model simulations: one where the entirety of the prairie was preserved as grassland (GRASS), and another where the entire prairies had been converted into an agricultural area (AGRIC). Relative to GRASS, the AGRIC simulation has reduced surface albedo and root zone depth, and increased roughness length over the prairies, which collectively cause a significant summer drying. This occurs when the shallower rooting zone limited potential evapotranspiration (PET) forcing the additional energy created by turbulent mixing and a lower surface albedo to warm the air, surpassing PET and reaching drier conditions faster. While not conclusive, the results presented in this thesis represent a step towards filling the gaps in understanding land-atmosphere interactions and connecting LULCC to climate.