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Water content in convective storm clouds.

T G Kyle, W R Sand

    Science (New York, N.Y.)
    |June 22, 1973
    PubMed
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    Researchers measured condensed water in convective storms using a penetrating aircraft. They discovered significant regions of high water content within the storm clouds.

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    Area of Science:

    • Atmospheric Science
    • Meteorology
    • Cloud Physics

    Background:

    • Convective storms are complex weather phenomena.
    • Understanding their internal structure, particularly water content, is crucial for accurate forecasting.
    • Previous research had limited data on the microphysical properties within storm interiors.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To quantify the condensed water content within convective storm clouds.
    • To identify the spatial extent and characteristics of high-water-content regions.
    • To provide in-situ data for improving cloud models.

    Main Methods:

    • Utilized a research aircraft equipped for atmospheric measurements.
    • Penetrated active convective storm systems.
    • Measured condensed water content using specialized instrumentation.

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    Main Results:

    • Identified distinct regions of high condensed water content within the cloud interior.
    • These regions ranged from 1 to 2 kilometers in extent.
    • Measured condensed water content reached approximately 20 grams per cubic meter in these areas.

    Conclusions:

    • Condensed water content is not uniformly distributed within convective storms.
    • Specific, localized regions of high water density are characteristic features.
    • These findings have implications for understanding storm dynamics and precipitation processes.