Kuzmenko, Darina (2026) Application of k–ε Turbulence Models to Atmospheric Modeling in the ABL. Master's Thesis / Essay, Applied Mathematics.
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Abstract
This thesis considers the k–ε turbulence model in the context of atmospheric modeling in the atmospheric boundary layer (ABL). First, the theoretical compatibility of k – ε with ASL modeling is considered, with specific reference to the Monin-Obukhov Similarity Theory (MOST) and work done by Van der Laan et al. (2017). Then, four variations of the k – ε turbulence model are implemented into an existing program (Luppes (1993)) that models atmospheric flow over a heterogeneous terrain. The data generated is compared against a previously verified mixing length turbulence model, and conclusions are made about the practical compatibility of the k – ε model with ASL modeling. It is determined that the MOST-adjusted k – ε turbulence model produces better results than the mixing length model. Unfortunately, the (theoretically more advanced) Van der Laan et al. model does not produce viable results.
| Item Type: | Thesis (Master's Thesis / Essay) |
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| Supervisor name: | Luppes, R. and Verstappen, R.W.C.P. |
| Degree programme: | Applied Mathematics |
| Thesis type: | Master's Thesis / Essay |
| Language: | English |
| Date Deposited: | 14 Apr 2026 09:16 |
| Last Modified: | 14 Apr 2026 09:16 |
| URI: | https://fse.studenttheses.ub.rug.nl/id/eprint/37289 |
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