Numerical simulation of a tornado vortex

A two-way interactive, nested-grid simulation of a rotating supercell thunderstorm was performed. After 90 minutes, the genesis of a descending incipient tornado vortex initially located aloft was simulated.

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Published in:Journal of the atmospheric sciences 1995-04, Vol.52 (8), p.1192-1203
Main Authors: GRASSO, L. D, COTTON, W. R
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Atmosphere
Earth, ocean, space
Exact sciences and technology
External geophysics
Mathematical models
Meteorology
Storms, hurricanes, tornadoes, thunderstorms
Tornadoes
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Summary:A two-way interactive, nested-grid simulation of a rotating supercell thunderstorm was performed. After 90 minutes, the genesis of a descending incipient tornado vortex initially located aloft was simulated.
ISSN:0022-4928
1520-0469
DOI:10.1175/1520-0469(1995)052<1192:NSOATV>2.0.CO;2