The mechanism and structure of these disturbances are largely unknown since the raging sea prevents a detailed observation. To clarify the dynamics of convective clouds and their organization mechanism is important for both human and meteorological societies. On much larger scale, an exchange of angular momentum between the atmosphere and oceans affects earth's rotation. Theses exchange processes of physical quantities, and resulting atmospheric and oceanic motions are studied. Vertical cross section of a numerically simulated severe convective cloud.
Color shows temperature deviation and contour lines vertical velocity.