Boundary Layer (VIDEO) Penn State This video is under embargo. Please login to access this video. To view this video please enable JavaScript, and consider upgrading to a web browser that supports HTML5 video Caption The convective boundary layer, shown in this animation over Los Angeles, varies in depth depending on heat and other forces below. Penn State researchers found a new and more comprehensive method for measuring changes in the boundary layer depth. Credit NASA's Goddard Space Flight Center Usage Restrictions None License Licensed content Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.