Actions for Mesoscale-convective processes in the atmosphere
Mesoscale-convective processes in the atmosphere / Robert J. Trapp
- Author
- Trapp, Robert J. (Robert Jeffrey), 1963-
- Published
- Cambridge ; New York : Cambridge University Press, 2013.
- Physical Description
- viii, 346 pages, 24 unnumbered pages of plates : illustrations (some color), color maps ; 26 cm
- Contents
- Machine generated contents note: 1.The Atmospheric Mesoscale -- 1.1.Introduction -- 1.2.Historical Perspectives -- 1.3.Atmospheric-Scale Classification Schemes -- 1.4.Mesoscale-Convective Processes -- 2.Theoretical Foundations -- 2.1.Fundamental Set of Equations -- 2.2.Atmospheric Waves and Oscillations -- 2.3.Instabilities -- 2.4.Density Currents -- 3.Observations and Mesoscale Data Analysis -- 3.1.Introduction -- 3.2.In-Situ Observations -- 3.3.Report-Based Observations of Hazardous Convective Weather -- 3.4.Remotely Sensed Observations -- 3.5.Observation Networks -- 3.6.Data Analysis and Synthesis -- 4.Mesoscale Numerical Modeling -- 4.1.Introduction -- 4.2.Equations and Numerical Approximations -- 4.3.Parameterizations -- 4.4.Model Design and Implementation -- 5.The Initiation of Deep Convective Clouds -- 5.1.Parcel Theory -- 5.2.Synoptic-Scale Conditioning of the Convective Environment -- 5.3.Mechanisms of Local or Near-Field Mesoscale Lift -- 5.4.Mesoscale Baroclinic Circulations -- 5.5.Lifting Mechanisms from Nonlocal Sources -- 6.Elemental Convective Processes -- 6.1.Overview of the Convective Storm Spectrum -- 6.2.Components: Updrafts and Downdrafts -- 6.3.Convective Outflow -- 6.4.Unicellular Convective Storms -- 6.5.Multicellular Convective Storms -- 7.Supercells: A Special Class of Long-Lived Rotating Convective Storms -- 7.1.Characteristics of Supercell Thunderstorms: An Overview -- 7.2.Midlevel Mesocyclogenesis in an Early-Stage Supercell -- 7.3.Supercell Dynamics -- 7.4.Interaction of Wind Field and Precipitation -- 7.5.Low-Level Mesocyclogenesis -- 7.6.Tornadogenesis -- 7.7.Supercell Environment Quantification -- 7.8.Analogues in Tropical Convection: Vortical Hot Towers -- 8.Mesoscale Convective Systems -- 8.1.Overview of MCS Characteristics and Morphology -- 8.2.Dynamical Explanations for MCS Evolution -- 8.3.Weather Hazards Associated with MCSs -- 8.4.Mesoscale Convective Complex -- 8.5.Environments -- 9.Interactions and Feedbacks -- 9.1.Introduction -- 9.2.Boundaries -- 9.3.Mesoscale-Convective Vortices -- 9.4.Interaction between Deep Moist Convection and Synoptic-Scale Dynamics -- 9.5.Land-Atmosphere Feedbacks -- 9.6.Convective Processes and the Global Climate -- 10.Mesoscale Predictability and Prediction -- 10.1.Introduction -- 10.2.On Predictability and Its Theoretical Limits -- 10.3.Probabilistic Forecasts and Ensemble Prediction Systems -- 10.4.Forecast Evaluation -- 10.5.Forecast Strategies with Mesoscale Numerical Models -- 10.6.Long-Range Prediction.
- Summary
- "This is the first modern textbook devoted solely to mesoscale-convective processes in the atmosphere. Such processes are realized in the form of thunderstorms and associated phenomena. Thunderstorms are dynamic and fast evolving, and can have high societal impact. For this reason it is becoming increasingly important that current and future generations of atmospheric scientists have a deep understanding of the dynamics, observations, and prediction of these phenomena. The book presents in-depth descriptions of the formation, dynamics, and qualitative characteristics of convective phenomena such as supercell thunderstorms and mesoscale convective systems. Although the descriptions pertain largely to the extratropical atmosphere, examples of related tropical phenomena are given for comparison and contrast. To provide a further holistic perspective, separate chapters are also included on mesoscale observations and data analysis, numerical modelling, and the theoretical predictability and actual numerical prediction of mesoscale weather. An additional chapter on interactions and feedbacks addresses ways in which convective storms affect and are affected by external processes, particularly on the synoptic and planetary scale. This textbook provides advanced students, researchers and weather professionals with a modern, accessible treatment of the convective processes that lie within the range of the atmospheric mesoscale"--Provided by publisher.
- Subject(s)
- ISBN
- 9780521889421 (hardback)
0521889421 (hardback) - Bibliography Note
- Includes bibliographical references (pages 323-342) and index.
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