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A three-dimensional, elastic model with radiative transfer and prognostic cloud microphysics is a valuable tool to study tropical convective systems, These systems play a crucial role in the energy balance of the earth-atmosphere system. Animation of an integration of the model over the convectively active portions of a typical easterly wave in the east Atlantic shows the coupling between cloud microphysics and radiation as the system evolves from early stages dominated by cumulus towers to a mature stage dominated by a mesoscale anvil in the upper troposphere. Learn more from section 2.2.2 from the 1997 Annual Report (GFDL & AOS only).
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MPEG (7.7 Mb) The green surfaces enclose total condensate concentrations exceeding .25 g/kg. The red surfaces enclose radiative heating in excess of 14 K/day, and the blue surfaces enclose radiative cooling in excess of 16 K/day. |
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| Scientists: | Leo Donner Chuck Seman Rick Hemler |
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| Personnel: | John Sheldon |
| Software: | Iris Explorer |