Atmospheric convection : research and operational forecasting aspects / edited by Dario B. Giaiotti, Reinhold Steinacker, Fulvio Stel.

Format:

Book

Contributor:

Giaiotti, Dario B.

Steinacker, R. (Reinhold)

Stel, Fulvio.

Series:

Courses and lectures ; no. 475.

Courses and lectures ; no. 475

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Convection (Meteorology).

Atmospheric circulation.

Physical Description:

222 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm.

Place of Publication:

Wien ; New York : Springer, CISM, 2007.

Contents:

An Overview of Atmospheric Convection / P. Markowski 1

The Concept of Buoyancy and Its Application to Deep Moist Convection / P. Markowski 7

Pressure Fluctuations Associated with Deep Moist Convection / P. Markowski 17

Convective Storm Initiation and Organization / P. Markowski 23

Supercell Thunderstorms / P. Markowski 29

Tornadoes and Tornadogenesis / P. Markowski 45

Dynamical Aspects of Topography: the Role of Obstacles / R. Steinacker 57

Thermodynamic Aspects of Topography: the Role of Elevation / R. Steinacker 75

Topography: the Global Player in Meteorology / R. Steinacker 101

Environmental Conditions Associated with Convective Phenomena: Proximity Soundings / H. Brooks 113

Development and Use of Climatologies of Convective Weather / H. Brooks 123

Ingredients-Based Forecasting / H. Brooks 133

Practical Aspects of Forecasting Severe Convection in the United States: Environmental Conditions and Initiation / H. Brooks 141

Practical Aspects of Forecasting Severe Convection in the United States: Storm Evolution and Warning / H. Brooks 149

General Considerations on the Operational Forecasts of Severe Convective Events: from Short Range to Nowcasting / D. B. Giaiotti, F. Stel 177

Weather Forecast Verication / F. Stel, D. B. Giaiotti 195.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references and index.

ISBN:

9783211489635

3211489630

OCLC:

80749538