Parameterization of GCM Subgrid nonprecipitating cumulus and stratocumulus clouds using stochastic/phenomenological methods. Annual technical progress report, 1 December 1991--30 November 1992

Technical Report · Wed Aug 26 00:00:00 EDT 1992

DOI:https://doi.org/10.2172/10183920· OSTI ID:10183920

Stull, R B

A theory was developed for the fraction of near-surface air likely to form forced and active cumulus clouds. This stochastic method is based on a 2-D frequency distribution of the occurrence of various buoyancy and condensation levels in air near the surface, and the relationship of this distribution to the mean temperature profile. An alternative form of this theory utilizes a 2-D distribution of convective available potential energies (CAPE) instead of virtual potential temperatures.

• Research Organization: Wisconsin Univ., Madison, WI (United States). Dept. of Atmospheric and Oceanic Sciences
• Sponsoring Organization: USDOE, Washington, DC (United States)
• DOE Contract Number: FG02-92ER61361
• OSTI ID: 10183920
• Report Number(s): DOE/ER/61361-1; ON: DE93000424
• Resource Relation: Other Information: PBD: 26 Aug 1992
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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