Mesoscale Meteorology - Theories, Observations and Models

Inhaltsverzeichnis

• 1. Mesoscale Processes and Variability.
• a) On the Dynamical Definition(s) of “Mesoscale”.
• b) Mesoscale Variability of the Atmosphere.
• 2. Regional and Cyclonic Scale Motions and Prediction Models.
• a) Synoptic-Scale Forcing of Mesoscale Processes.
• b) Cyclogenesis in the Lee of the Alps.
• c) Several Methods for Initializing Mesoscale Forecast Models.
• d) Initialization of Mesoscale Models: The Possible Impact of Remotely Sensed Data.
• e) On the Effect of the Planetary Boundary Layer Parameterizations in Mesoscale Numerical Weather Prediction.
• 3. Fronts.
• a) Observations of Fronts.
• b) Frontogenesis During the November 15, 1980 Storm of STREX.
• c) An Energy-Theory for the Propagation of Gravity Currents.
• 4. Mesoscale Instabilities.
• a) Symmetric Instability.
• b) Conditional Symmetric Instability: A Theory for Rainbands Within Extratropical Cyclones.
• c) A Review of Meso-scale Disturbances in Cold Air Masses.
• d) Radar Observations of Snowbands in Finland — A Preliminary Report.
• 5. Buoyancy (Gravity) Waves and Topographic Forcing.
• a) Linear Theory of Internal Gravity Waves and Mountain Waves.
• b) Mesoscale Mountain Waves: Theory and Observations.
• c) Topographic Forcing.
• d) The Morning Glory: A Nonlinear Wave Phenomenon.
• e) The Formation of the Morning Glory.
• 6. Buoyant Convection.
• a) Cumulus Clouds: Early Aircraft Observations and Entrainment Hypotheses.
• b) Cumulus Role in Tropical Circulations.
• c) Cumulus Clouds: Interactions Between Laboratory Experiments and Observations as Foundations for Models.
• d) Cumulus Clouds: Numerical Models, Observations and Entrainment.
• e) Editor’s Comments on Dr. Simpson’s. Lectures.
• f) The Dynamics and Simulation of Organized Deep Convection.
• g) Bénard Convection and Effects of Rotation.
• h) Prediction of SevereConvection.
• i) Dynamics of Rotating Thunderstorms.
• j) A Case Study of Elevated Convection in an Unsaturated Large-scale Environment.
• k) Elementary Aspects of the Interaction Between Cumulus Convection and the Large-scale Environment.
• l) Condensation Parameterization in a Convection Model.
• m) Matching Three-Dimensional Convection Models with Doppler Radar Observations.
• 7. Boundary Layers.
• a) Lectures on the Planetary Boundary Layer.
• b) Planetary Boundary Layer Parameterization and Turbulence Closure.
• c) Flow in Valleys: Observations.
• d) Numerical Modeling of the Planetary Boundary Layer.
• e) Anti-Clockwise Rotation of the Wind Hodograph and Its Relation to Thermal Forcing.
• f) The Effects of Boundary Layer Modification on the Initiation of Convection During AVE-SESAME, 1979.
• 8. Observing Technology.
• a)/Three-Dimensional Wind Field Analysis from Doppler Radar Data.
• b) Satellite Data: Analysis Techniques and Applications to Meteorology.