Flow over a model boreal forest canopy and its dependence on canopy density

Deforestation occurs due to the rapidly growing population demand for more space and resources. Effects on the canopy density are observed via a wind tunnel experiment.~ The flow field of the boreal forest canopy is obtained via particle image velocimetry where mean velocities and Reynolds stresses are evaluated.~ A scaled model that includes the traits of vegetative structures is used to represent a boreal forest within the test section of the wind tunnel.