Definition of Friction Layer

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Friction Layer

The term 'Friction Layer' as it applies to the area of the weather can be defined as ' Same as Planetary Boundary Layer; the layer within the atmosphere between the earth's surface and 1 km above the surface; this is the layer where friction affects wind speed and wind direction'.

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