In this session we will get deep into the forest! We will look at how computational fluid dynamics (CFD) can be used in modelling the flow in forested areas, how to model profiles and also the turbulence. Different models will be applied and there will be lots of data from real forested sites around the world. The effects of using different input data will be investigated, and the use of lidar LIDAR scans to estimate roughness and other forest related parameters will be discussed. We will also hear about a series of experiments aiming amongst others to improve our understanding of flow in forested areas.

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Learning objectives

• Understand how to use CFD in forested areas;
• Understand how to model turbulence and profiles;
• Evaluate the different inputs for forest modelling;
• Understand what needs to be measured in forest-related experiments.