High-resolution analysis of the initiation of deep convection forced by boundary-layer processes

  • Research Topic:High-resolution analysis of the initiation of deep convection forced by boundary-layer processes
  • type:Dissertation
  • time:2009
  • tutor:

    Kottmeier, Ch.

  • person in charge:

    Khodayar Pardo, Samiro

  • links:Full text (PDF)
  • The initiation of atmospheric convection is investigated using the synergy of different
    instruments. The impact of increased spatial data resolution on the detection of the initiation
    of deep convection is analyzed, and a methodology is developed and applied to
    determine the likelihood of deep convection over flat and complex terrains. With this purpose,
    Intensive Observation Periods (IOPs) are used from the Convective Storm Initiation
    Project (CSIP), which took place in southern United Kingdom (UK), and from the Convective
    and Orographically-Induced Precipitation Study (COPS), which was performed in
    southwestern Germany and eastern France.