Understanding the Microphysical Properties of Developing Cloud Clusters During TCS-08.

摘要

The long-term goal is to improve understanding of tropical cyclone genesis is through a research program that focuses on identifying the environmental and microphysical differences between developing and non-developing cloud clusters in the western North Pacific. The objective is to identify the environmental and microphysical differences between developing and non-developing cloud clusters in the western North Pacific. Specific investigations include: (1) detailed investigation of genesis using observations gathered during the TCS-08 field campaign; (2) detailed investigation of genesis using remote-sensed observations from platforms that are maintained on a more permanent basis including satellite-based infrared, visible, and microwave imagers and long-range lightning detectors; (3) utilizing model-based microphysical sensitivity studies to better understand the observed cloud microphysical differences between developing and non-developing cloud clusters; (4) generalized study that aims to build an ability to detect and classify developing and nondeveloping cloud clusters using remote-sensing platforms alone.