Dynamics of convective scale interactionSeveral of the mesoscale dynamic and thermodynamic aspects of convective scale interaction are examined. An explanation of how sounding data can be coupled with satellite observed cumulus development in the warm sector and the arc cloud line's time evolution to develop a short range forecast of expected convective intensity along an arc cloud line. The formative, mature and dissipating stages of the arc cloud line life cycle are discussed. Specific properties of convective scale interaction are presented and the relationship between arc cloud lines and tornado producing thunderstorms is considered.
Document ID
19880062154
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Conference Paper
Authors
Purdom, James F. W. (NOAA, Satellite Applications Laboratory; Colorado State University Fort Collins, United States)
Sinclair, Peter C. (Colorado State University Fort Collins, United States)