A linear theory of orographic precipitation

A linear theory of orographic precipitation

Smith and Barstad develop a linear theory of orographic precipitation, including airflow dynamics, condensed water advection, and downslope evaporation. Result shows that the efficiency of precipitation in the model is sensitive to the decay of the forced ascent through the moist layer and to the ad...

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Veröffentlicht in:Journal of the atmospheric sciences 2004-06, Vol.61 (12), p.1377-1391
Hauptverfasser: SMITH, Ronald B, BARSTAD, Idar
Format: Artikel
Sprache:eng
Schlagworte:
Advection
Air flow
Atmosphere
Clouds
Earth, ocean, space
Evaporation
Exact sciences and technology
External geophysics
Meteorology
Orographic precipitation
Precipitation
Theory
Water
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Zusammenfassung:Smith and Barstad develop a linear theory of orographic precipitation, including airflow dynamics, condensed water advection, and downslope evaporation. Result shows that the efficiency of precipitation in the model is sensitive to the decay of the forced ascent through the moist layer and to the advection of condensed water downwind into the region of descent. The strong influence of horizontal scale on precipitation pattern and amount predicted by the model is discussed.
ISSN:0022-4928
1520-0469
DOI:10.1175/1520-0469(2004)061<1377:altoop>2.0.co;2