Urban atmospheric field experiments in London (ACTUAL)
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Urban atmospheric observations in London, including meteorological measurements on the BT Tower and Doppler lidar boundary-layer wind profiles. Useful for urban wind profiles, roughness and boundary-layer studies.
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University of Reading. (2013). ACTUAL: Advanced Climate Technology: Urban Atmospheric Laboratory - field experiments in London [Data set]. https://www.urbanfluidmechanics.org/data-portal/actual-advanced-climate-technology-urban-atmospheric-laboratory-field/
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