Large-eddy simulations of strongly precipitating, shallow, stratocumulus-topped boundary layers

Large-eddy simulations that incorporate a size-resolving representation of cloud water are used to study the effect of heavy drizzle on PBL structure. Simulated surface precipitation rates average about 1 mm day-1.

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Published in:Journal of the atmospheric sciences 1998-12, Vol.55 (24), p.3616-3638
Main Authors: STEVENS, B, COTTON, W. R, FEINGOLD, G, MOENG, C.-H
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Atmosphere
Boundary layers
Clouds
Convection, turbulence, diffusion. Boundary layer structure and dynamics
Earth, ocean, space
Exact sciences and technology
External geophysics
Meteorology
Rain
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Summary:Large-eddy simulations that incorporate a size-resolving representation of cloud water are used to study the effect of heavy drizzle on PBL structure. Simulated surface precipitation rates average about 1 mm day-1.
ISSN:0022-4928
1520-0469
DOI:10.1175/1520-0469(1998)055<3616:lesosp>2.0.co;2