Release of potential instability by mesoscale triggering - An objective model simulationThe effects of mesoscale triggering on organized nonsevere convective cloud systems in the High Plains are considered. Two experiments were conducted to determine if a one-dimensional quasi-time dependent model could (1) detect soundings which were sensitive to mesoscale triggering, and (2) discriminate between cases which had mesoscale organized convection and those with no organized convection. The MESOCU model was used to analyze the available potential instability and thermodynamic potential for cloud growth. It is noted that lifting is a key factor in the release of available potential instability on the High Plains.
Document ID
19800037470
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Conference Proceedings
Authors
Matthews, D. A. (U.S. Bureau of Reclamation Denver, Colo., United States)
Date Acquired
August 10, 2013
Publication Date
January 1, 1978
Subject Category
Meteorology And Climatology
Meeting Information
Meeting: Conference on Cloud Physics and Atmospheric Electricity