| Abstract: | A coupled, one-dimensional atmospheric-oceanic boundary layer model based on a single station assessment has been formulated from independent oceanic and atmospheric bulk boundary layer models. Sensitivity analyses are conducted to determine major differences in the responses of the coupled model compared to those of the separate oceanic and atmospheric models. The general behavior of the coupled model atmosphere is not significantly different from that of the atmospheric model over short term simulations (12–24 h). However, large differences may occur under certain limited conditions when winds are light and the lifting condensation level is close to the height of the inversion. Major differences between the predicted evolution of the ocean boundary layer by the ocean model and coupled model are more common, and the short term predictive ability of the ocean model in coupled form is enhanced. |
