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The concepts of mountain-induced wave drag are applied to the smaller scale problem of the boundary layer over complex terrain. It is found that the Reynolds stress and surface drag caused by surface-generated waves can be at least as large as those conventionally associated with turbulence. Conditions in which wave effects are important are identified.
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Chimonas, G., Nappo, C.J. (1989). Wave Drag in the Planetary Boundary Layer Over Complex Terrain. In: Munn, R.E. (eds) Boundary Layer Studies and Applications. Springer, Dordrecht. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-94-009-0975-5_13
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