Parametrization of momentum transport by convection. I: Theory and cloud modelling results

Quarterly Journal of the Royal Meteorological Society

Volumn 123, Issue 541, 1997, Pages 1133-1151

  Kershaw, R ^a   Gregory, D ^a  

^a MET OFFICE   (United Kingdom)

Author keywords

Cloud resolving model; Cross cloud pressure gradient; Deep convection; Momentum flux

Indexed keywords

CLOUD; CONVECTION; MODELING; TRANSPORT; WIND;

CLOUD RESOLVING MODEL; CONVECTION; DEEP CONVECTION; MOMENTUM TRANSPORT; PRESSURE GRADIENT;

EID: 0031405558     PISSN: 00359009     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1256/smsqj.54101     Document Type: Article

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