Multiscale analysis of a simulated oceanic mesoscale convective system and its environmental impact.

Trier, Stanley B.

Multiscale analysis of a simulated oceanic mesoscale convective system and its environmental impact. - xix, 241 p. : ill. ; 28 cm. - NCAR Cooperative Thesis ; 162 .

Also issued as thesis (Ph. D.)--Colorado State University, 1997.

Includes bibliographical references (p. 215-235)

1. Introduction -- 2. Background -- 3. Overview of the 22 February 1993 TOGA-COARE MCS -- 4. Numerical model and experimental design -- 5. Control simulation and sensitivity experiments -- 6. Three-dimensional structure and evolution -- 7. Vertical velocity profiles and momentum budgets -- 8. Summary and conclusions -- References -- A. A preliminary simulation -- B. Model sounding.


National Center for Atmospheric Research (NCAR)


Convection (Meteorology)
Ocean-atmosphere interaction.
Vertical wind shear.

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