Parameterization of GCM Subgrid nonprecipitating cumulus and stratocumulus clouds using stochastic/phenomenological methods
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; USDOE, Washington, DC (United States)
- DOE Contract Number:
- FG02-92ER61361
- OSTI ID:
- 7225658
- Report Number(s):
- DOE/ER/61361-1; ON: DE93000424
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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