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Microphysics of 2-Day Rain Events During the Active Stage Hannah C. Barnes Robert A. Houze, Jr. University of Washington MJO Field Data and Science Workshop 5 March 2013, Hapuna Beach Resort, Kohala Coast, Hawaii. Conceptual Model of Kinematic Structure of MCS. 3D, layer airflow. - PowerPoint PPT Presentation
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Microphysics of 2-Day Rain Events During the Active Stage
Hannah C. BarnesRobert A. Houze, Jr.
University of Washington
MJO Field Data and Science Workshop5 March 2013, Hapuna Beach Resort, Kohala Coast, Hawaii
Conceptual Model of Kinematic Structure of MCS
Convective Stratiform
3D, layer airflow
Kingsmill and Houze (1999a)
1546 UTC 20 Oct 2011
Kingsmill and Houze 1999a
Leading Cell and Trailing Stratiform Reflectivity
Radial Velocity
Particle Identification
Dry Aggregates
Graupel
Non-Oriented Ice
Heavy Rain
Drizzle
Graupel
Melting Aggregates
Rain / Graupel
Dry Aggregates
Oriented Ice
Light Rain
0˚C
Conceptual Model of Microphysics Anvil Stratiform Convective
Convective Cell
Kingsmill and Houze (1999a)
1531 UTC 18 Oct 2011
Reflectivity
Radial Velocity
Particle Identification
Stratiform Region
Kingsmill and Houze (1999a)
Reflectivity
Radial Velocity
Particle Identification
1901 UTC 18 Oct 2011
Theorized Hydrometeor Profile of MCS from GATE
Leary and Houze (1979b)
Acknowledgements
• Funding• DYNAMO – NSF AGS-1059611
