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The distribution of infrared radiative flux densities and their divergence along the symmetry line of an idealized valley

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This investigation concerns itself with the determination of infrared radiative flux divergence along the symmetry line of a cone. Such a cone, imbedded in the plane earth, is thought to idealize a large valley. The radiative transfer equations were set up in such a manner as to deal with the special geometry involved. It was found that radiative temperature changes within the valley are a strong function of the steepness of the valley walls.

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  1. Department of Meteorology, University of Utah, Salt Lake City, Utah, USA

    Wilford G. Zdunkowski

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  2. Dell Vaughn McDonald
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Zdunkowski, W.G., McDonald, D.V. The distribution of infrared radiative flux densities and their divergence along the symmetry line of an idealized valley. PAGEOPH 65, 185–195 (1966). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF00874966

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