Title: Recent developments in physics of atmospheric turbulence and 
planetary boundary layers (PBLs)

Abstract:
The talk addresses:
(i) The aspects of geophysical turbulence and PBLs immediately related 
to their role as coupling elements in Earth system comprised of the 
atmosphere, hydrosphere, cryosphere, lithosphere and biosphere
(ii) Recent progress in our understanding of the self-organization and 
non-local features of turbulence, which call for revision of some 
traditional concepts underlying PBL and  
turbulence parameterizations in environmental models
(iii) A few words about FP7 ERC project PBL-PMES: "Planetary Boundary 
Layers - Physics, Modelling and Role in Earth System" (2009-2013)