Research Article

Surface Layer Turbulent Characteristics over the Complex Terrain of the Loess Plateau Semiarid Region

Table 1

Main observation systems, instrument types, and installation heights.

Observation systemInstrumentTypeManufacturerInstallation height

Boundary layer meteorological elementsWind velocity sensor014A-LMet One1, 2, 4, 8, 12, 16, and 32 m
Wind direction sensor034B-LMet One8 m
Temperature and humidity probeHMP45C-LVaisala1, 2, 4, 8, 12, 16, and 32 m
Barometric pressure sensorCS105Vaisala1 m

Eddy covariance system3D sonic anemometerCSAT3Campbell2.88 m
Opened path infrared CO2/H2O analyzerLI7500LI-COR2.88 m

Surface radiation observation systemShortwave radiationCM21Kipp & Zonen1.5 m
Longwave radiationCG4Kipp & Zonen1.5 m