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https://doi.org/10.5194/asr-18-89-2021
https://doi.org/10.5194/asr-18-89-2021
19 May 2021
 | 19 May 2021

LES study of precipitation/condensation dependance on cumulus clouds dynamics

Yefim L. Kogan

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Based on the LES model data, a very strong correlation was found not only between the condensation, but also evaporation rate and upward mass flux. While good correlation between the upward mass flux and condensation is not surprising, the very high correlation coefficient (R = 0.99), as well as the role of the upward mass flux in determining the evaporation rate, is remarkable and may be important for future latent heat parameterization development.