Kinematic and thermodynamic structure of a TOGA COARE squall line retrieved from the ELDORA data

Wen Chau Lee, Peter H. Hildebrand

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Abstract

The kinematic and thermodynamic structure of a TOGA COARE squall line collected by the NCAR ELDORA dual-Doppler radar is presented. In this preliminary study, the vertical pressure gradient force does not aid the updraft near the leading edge of the convection. This is somewhat different from the structure of mid-latitude cold fronts or squall lines. Additionally, the temperature contrast across the line is small which does not resemble the structure of a gravity current.

Original languageEnglish
Pages811-813
Number of pages3
StatePublished - 1995
EventProceedings of the 1995 27th Conference on Radar Meteorology - Vail, CO, USA
Duration: Oct 9 1995Oct 13 1995

Conference

ConferenceProceedings of the 1995 27th Conference on Radar Meteorology
CityVail, CO, USA
Period10/9/9510/13/95

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