Modern Methods in Meteorological and Oceanographic Data Analyses

Abstract

A two-dimensional, parameterized kinematic cloud microphysics model is described and used to simulate the form of cyclonic precipitation and its thermal impact in three idealized situations. The first situation represents a strong warm or stationary front with a zone of freezing rain and ice pellets separating regions of rain and snow. The second represents a storm with initial surface temperatures slightly above O deg C, and in which precipitation at the ground changes from rain to snow as a result of cooling by melting and evaporation of hydrometeors. The third represents a shallow cloud in a sounding with all temperatures below O deg C that initially produces freezing drizzle before a change to snow or ice pellets.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Oct 09, 1992
Accession Number
ADA257080

Entities

People

  • Edward E. Hindman

Organizations

  • City College of New York

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  • Space

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  • Application Protocols
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  • Atmospheric Chemistry
  • Atmospheric Sciences
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  • Computers
  • Data Acquisition
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  • Local Area Networks
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  • Weather Stations

Fields of Study

  • Environmental science

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  • Atmospheric Remote Sensing.
  • Atmospheric Science/Meteorology
  • Thermal Physics or Thermal Science.