On mixing processes in cumulus clouds |
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Authors: | J Warner |
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Institution: | (1) Division of Cloud Physics, CSIRO, Sydney, Australia |
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Abstract: | An examination is made of the hypothesis that internal cloud properties are determined by the mixing of dry air from above the cloud top and cloud base air in such a way that the mixture is neutrally buoyant with respect to the clear air environment at each level. It is concluded that the resulting mixture is much drier than is actually observed. Comments are made about observed cloud properties which need to be taken into account in any model of the mixing process. |
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Keywords: | Cloud dynamics Mixing process in cumulus clouds |
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