Mesoscale Meteorology — Theories, Observations and Models

Front Matter....Pages i-x
On the Dynamical Definition(s) of “Mesoscale”....Pages 1-11
Mesoscale Variability of the Atmosphere....Pages 13-24
Synoptic-Scale Forcing of Mesoscale Processes....Pages 25-54
Cyclogenesis in the Lee of the Alps....Pages 55-142
Several Methods for Initializing Mesoscale Forecast Models....Pages 143-155
Initialization of Mesoscale Models: The Possible Impact of Remotely Sensed Data....Pages 157-171
On the Effect of the Planetary Boundary Layer Parameterizations in Mesoscale Numerical Weather Prediction....Pages 173-174
Observations of Fronts....Pages 175-203
Frontogenesis During the November 15, 1980 Storm of STREX....Pages 205-209
An Energy-Theory for the Propagation of Gravity Currents....Pages 211-216
Symmetric Instability....Pages 217-229
Conditional Symmetric Instability: A Theory for Rainbands within Extratropical Cyclones....Pages 231-245
A Review of Meso-Scale Disturbances in Cold Air Masses....Pages 247-283
Radar Observations of Snowbands in Finland — A Preliminary Report....Pages 285-292
Linear Theory of Internal Gravity Waves and Mountain Waves....Pages 293-312
Mesoscale Mountain Waves: Theory and Observations....Pages 313-320
Topographic Forcing....Pages 321-337
The Morning Glory: A Nonlinear Wave Phenomenon....Pages 339-348
The Formation of the Morning Glory....Pages 349-353
Cumulus Clouds: Early Aircraft Observations and Entrainment Hypotheses....Pages 355-373
Cumulus Role in Tropical Circulations....Pages 375-398
Cumulus Clouds: Interactions Between Laboratory Experiments and Observations as Foundations for Models....Pages 399-412
Cumulus Clouds: Numerical Models, Observations and Entrainment....Pages 413-445
Editor’s note....Pages 447-450
The Dynamics and Simulation of Organized Deep Convection....Pages 451-495
Bénard Convection and Effects of Rotation....Pages 497-505
Prediction of Severe Convection....Pages 507-530
Dynamics of Rotating Thunderstorms....Pages 531-543
A Case Study of Elevated Convection in an Unsaturated Large-Scale Environment....Pages 545-550
Elementary Aspects of the Interaction Between Cumulus Convection and the Large-Scale Environment....Pages 551-575
Condensation Parameterization in a Convection Model....Pages 577-590
Matching Three-Dimensional Convection Models with Doppler Radar Observations....Pages 591-601
Lectures on the Planetary Boundary Layer....Pages 603-650
Planetary Boundary Layer Parameterization and Turbulence Closure....Pages 651-669
Flow in Valleys: Observations....Pages 671-680
Numerical Modeling of the Planetary Boundary Layer....Pages 681-704
Anti-Clockwise Rotation of the Wind Hodograph and Its Relation to Thermal Forcing....Pages 705-708
The Effects of Boundary-Layer Modification on the Initiation of Convection During Ave-Sesame, 1979....Pages 709-710
Three-Dimensional Wind Field Analysis from Doppler Radar Data....Pages 711-753
Satellite Data: Analysis Techniques and Applications to Meteorology....Pages 755-776
Back Matter....Pages 777-781