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atmospheric boundary layer  

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  • The atmospheric boundary layer (ABL) is the bottom layer of the atmosphere. Its defining characteristic is that it interacts with the Earth's surface on a time scale of a few hours or less. [Source: Encyclopedia of Global Warming & Climate Change; Atmospheric Boundary Layer]

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http://data.loterre.fr/ark:/67375/N9J-DB94MNDX-X

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