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Sensitivity of a simulated squall line to horizontal resolution and...
Idealized simulations of the 15 May 2009 squall line from VORTEX2 are evaluated in this study. Four different microphysical setups are used, with either single-moment (1M) or...- publication PDF
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Field topologies in ideal and near-ideal magnetohydrodynamics and vortex dynamics
Magnetic field topology frozen in ideal magnetohydrodynamics (MHD) and its breakage in near-ideal MHD are reviewed in two parts, clarifying and expanding basic concepts. The...- publication PDF
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The NCAR In Situ Turbulence Detection Algorithm
Historically, there has been one main source for routine turbulence observations for the aviation community, namely pilot reports. Although useful for tactical turbulence...- publication PDF
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Trends and variability in stratospheric NOx derived from merged SAGE II and...
Nitrogen oxides (NOx) in the stratosphere are produced from N2O, which is the dominant emission contributing to stratospheric ozone depletion in the 21st century and an...- publication PDF
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On the spontaneous generation of three-dimensional magnetic nulls
Three-dimensional magnetic nulls relate to magnetic topology, and are propitious for triggering solar coronal transients. Although abundant in nature, their generation is not...- publication PDF
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The International Surface Pressure Databank version 2
The International Surface Pressure Databank (ISPD) is the world's largest collection of global surface and sea-level pressure observations. It was developed by extracting...- publication PDF
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The three-cornered hat method for estimating error variances of three or...
We apply the three-cornered hat (3CH) method to estimate refractivity, bending angle, and specific humidity error variances for a number of datasets widely used in research...- publication PDF
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Toward a coordinated understanding of hydro-biogeochemical root functions in...
Tropical forest root characteristics and resource acquisition strategies are underrepresented in vegetation and global models, hampering the prediction of forest-climate...- publication PDF
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Evolution of precipitation structure during the November DYNAMO MJO event:...
Evolution of precipitation structures are simulated and compared with radar observations for the November Madden-Julian Oscillation (MJO) event during the DYNAmics of the MJO...- publication PDF
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Argo observations of the deep mixing band in the Southern Ocean: A salinity...
The Southern Ocean plays an important role in mediating oceanic uptake of CO2 and heat due to a strong meridional overturning circulation. Gridded Argo float data for 2004-2017...- publication PDF
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Altitude misestimation caused by the Vaisala RS80 pressure bias and its...
Previous research has found that conventional radiosondes equipped with a traditional pressure sensor can be subject to a pressure bias, particularly in the stratosphere. This...- publication PDF
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The prototype NOAA Aerosol Reanalysis version 1.0: Description of the...
In this study, we describe the first prototype version of global aerosol reanalysis at the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), the prototype NOAA Aerosol...- publication PDF
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Exploring the ability of the variable-resolution Community Earth System...
Earth system models (ESMs) can help to improve the understanding of climate-induced cryospheric-hydrological impacts in complex mountain regions, such as High Mountain Asia...- publication PDF
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Heterogeneous convective-scale background error covariances with the...
Convective scale models used in NWP nowadays include detailed realistic parametrisation for the representation of cloud and precipitation processes. They however still lack...- publication PDF
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Pacific decadal oscillation and ENSO forcings of northerly low-level jets in...
The hydrological cycle in South America during austral summer, including extreme precipitation and floods, is significantly influenced by northerly low-level jets (LLJs) along...- publication PDF
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Multiple environmental influences on the lightning of cold-based continental...
In this two-part paper, influences from environmental factors on lightning in a convective storm are assessed with a model. In Part I, an electrical component is described and...- publication PDF
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The influence of vertical wind shear on moist thermals
Although it is well established that vertical wind shear helps to organize and maintain convective systems, there is a longstanding colloquial notion that it inhibits the...- publication PDF
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Diurnal cycle of rainfall and winds near the south coast of China
The characteristics and mechanisms of diurnal rainfall and winds near the south coast of China are explored using satellite data (CMORPH), long-term hourly WRF Model data (Du...- publication PDF
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To understand climate change adaptation, we must characterize climate...
Climate change adaptation involves the management of climate-related risks, and the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change says we must prioritize adaptation immediately....- publication PDF
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The Community Earth System Model: A framework for collaborative research
The Community Earth System Model (CESM) is a flexible and extensible community tool used to investigate a diverse set of Earth system interactions across multiple time and space...- publication PDF
