The dependence of numerically simulated convective storms on vertical wind shear and buoyancy.

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Abstract

The effects of vertical wind shear and buoyancy on convective storm structure and evolution are investigated with the use of a three-dimensional numerical cloud model. By varying the magnitude of buoyant energy and one-directional vertical shear over a wide range of environmental conditions associated with severe storms, the model is able to produce a spectrum of storm types qualitatively similar to those observed in nature.-from Authors

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)504-520
Number of pages17
JournalMonthly Weather Review
Volume110
Issue number6
DOIs
StatePublished - 1982

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