Storm and Cloud Dynamics [electronic resource].
Cotton, William R.
Bryan, George.
van den Heever, Susan C.
Burlington : Elsevier Science,
2010.
 This book focuses on the dynamics of clouds and of precipitating mesoscale meteorological systems. Clouds and precipitating mesoscale systems represent some of the most important and scientifically exciting weather systems in the world. These are the systems that produce torrential rains, severe winds including downburst and tornadoes, hail, thunder and lightning, and major snow storms. Forecasting such storms represents a major challenge since they are too small to be adequately resolved by conventional observing networks and numerical prediction models.  * Provides a complete
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Front cover; Half title page; Title page; Copyright page; Contents; Preface; References; Chapter 1. Clouds; 1.1. Introduction; 1.2. The classification of clouds; 1.3. Cloud time scales, vertical velocities, and liquid-water contents; References; Part I: Fundamental Concepts and Parameterizations; Chapter 2. Fundamental Equations Governing Cloud Processes; 2.1. Introduction; 2.2. State Properties; 2.3. Velocity; 2.4. Conservation of mass; 2.5. Conservation of momentum; 2.6. Conservation of internal energy; 2.7. Equation for pressure; 2.8. Equation for potential temperature
2.9. Approximate equations2.10. Derived thermodynamic variables; 2.11. Buoyancy; 2.12. Lapse rates and stability; 2.13. CAPE; 2.14. Summary; References; Chapter 3. Turbulence; 3.1. Introduction; 3.2. Reynolds Averaging; 3.3. Large eddy simulation; 3.4. Subgrid condensation and evaporation; 3.5. Implications of Filtering to the Interpretation of Model-Predicted Data; References; Chapter 4. The Parameterization or Modeling of Microphysical Processes in Clouds; 4.1. Introduction; 4.2. General Theory of the Microphysics of Clouds; 4.3. Approaches to Modeling Cloud Microphysics in Cloud Models
4.4. Fundamental Principles of Ice-Phase Microphysics4.5. Summary of Cloud Microphysical Processes; 4.6. Modeling and Parameterization of Ice-Phase Microphysics; 4.7. Impact of Cloud Microphysical Processes on Cloud Dynamics; References; Chapter 5. Radiative Transfer in a Cloudy Atmosphere and Its Parameterization; 5.1. Introduction; 5.2. Absorptance, Reflectance, Transmittance, and Emittance in the Clear Atmosphere; 5.3. Shortwave Radiative Transfer in a Cloudy Atmosphere; 5.4. Longwave Radiative Transfer in a Cloudy Atmosphere
5.5. Radiative Characteristics of Clouds of Horizontally Finite Extent5.6. Radiative Influences on Cloud Particle Growth; 5.7. Aerosol Effects on the Radiative Properties of Clouds; 5.8. Parameterization of Radiative Transfer in Clouds; 5.9. Summary; References; Part II: The Dynamics of Clouds; Chapter 6. Fogs and Stratocumulus Clouds; 6.1. Introduction; 6.2. Types of Fog and Formation Mechanisms; 6.3. Radiation Fog Physics and Dynamics; 6.4. Valley Fog; 6.5. Marine Fog; 6.6. Stratocumulus Clouds; 6.7. Arctic Stratus Clouds; References; Chapter 7. Cumulus Clouds; 7.1. Introduction
7.2. Boundary Layer Cumuli---An Ensemble View7.3. Theories of Entrainment, Detrainment, and Downdraft Initiation in Cumuli; 7.4. The Role of Precipitation; 7.5. Cloud Merger and Larger Scale Convergence; References; Chapter 8. Cumulonimbus Clouds and Severe Convective Storms; 8.1. Introduction; 8.2. Descriptive Storm Models and Storm Types; 8.3. Updrafts and Turbulence in Cumulonimbi; 8.4. Updraft Magnitudes and Profiles; 8.5. Turbulence; 8.6. Downdrafts: Origin and Intensity; 8.7. Low-Level Outflows and Gust Fronts; 8.8. Theories of Storm Movement and Propagation
8.9. Mesocyclones and Tornados
 This book focuses on the dynamics of clouds and of precipitating mesoscale meteorological systems. Clouds and precipitating mesoscale systems represent some of the most important and scientifically exciting weather systems in the world. These are the systems that produce torrential rains, severe winds including downburst and tornadoes, hail, thunder and lightning, and major snow storms. Forecasting such storms represents a major challenge since they are too small to be adequately resolved by conventional observing networks and numerical prediction models.  * Provides a complete
Clouds -- Dynamics.
Cumulus.
Mesometeorology.
Precipitation (Meteorology).
Earth & Environmental Sciences
Meteorology & Climatology


International geophysics series