Parameterization of Cumulus Convective Cloud Systems in Mesoscale Forecast Models

Abstract

Conduct detailed studies of cloud microphysical processes in order to develop a unified parameterization of boundary layer stratocumulus and trade wind cumulus convective clouds. Develop a parameterization of subgrid cloud variability that in combination with the unified parameterization of conversion/sedimentation rates will provide a complete formulation of microphysical processes in convective clouds for use in mesoscale forecast models. Test the parameterization using COAMPS model in simulations of convective cloud systems.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Sep 30, 2013
Accession Number
ADA597991

Entities

People

  • Yefim L. Kogan

Organizations

  • University of Oklahoma

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Materials and Manufacturing Processes

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Atmospheric Sciences
  • Boundaries
  • Boundary Layer
  • Cloud Physics
  • Clouds
  • Conversion
  • Cumulus Clouds
  • Distribution Functions
  • Gaussian Distributions
  • Large Eddy Simulation
  • Layers
  • Models
  • Probability
  • Probability Distribution Functions
  • Probability Distributions
  • Simulations
  • Weather Forecasting

Fields of Study

  • Environmental science

Readers

  • Ocean-Atmosphere Mesoscale Modeling, Data Assimilation, and Flux Boundary Layers