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Microphysics of 2-Day Rain Events During the Active Stage Hannah C. Barnes Robert A. Houze, Jr.

Microphysics of 2-Day Rain Events During the Active Stage Hannah C. Barnes Robert A. Houze, Jr. University of Washington MJO Field Data and Science Workshop 5 March 2013, Hapuna Beach Resort, Kohala Coast, Hawaii. Conceptual Model of Kinematic Structure of MCS. 3D, layer airflow.

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Microphysics of 2-Day Rain Events During the Active Stage Hannah C. Barnes Robert A. Houze, Jr.

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  1. Microphysics of 2-Day Rain Events During the Active Stage Hannah C. Barnes Robert A. Houze, Jr. University of Washington MJO Field Data and Science Workshop 5 March 2013, Hapuna Beach Resort, Kohala Coast, Hawaii

  2. Conceptual Model of Kinematic Structure of MCS 3D, layer airflow Convective Stratiform Kingsmill and Houze (1999a)

  3. Leading Cell and Trailing Stratiform 1546 UTC 20 Oct 2011 Reflectivity Radial Velocity Particle Identification Kingsmill and Houze 1999a

  4. Conceptual Model of Microphysics Anvil Stratiform Convective Non-Oriented Ice Dry Aggregates Oriented Ice Graupel 0˚C Drizzle Heavy Rain Dry Aggregates Light Rain Graupel Melting Aggregates Rain / Graupel

  5. Convective Cell Reflectivity 1531 UTC 18 Oct 2011 Radial Velocity Particle Identification Kingsmill and Houze (1999a)

  6. Stratiform Region Reflectivity 1901 UTC 18 Oct 2011 Radial Velocity Kingsmill and Houze (1999a) Particle Identification

  7. Theorized Hydrometeor Profile of MCS from GATE Leary and Houze (1979b)

  8. Acknowledgements • Funding • DYNAMO – NSF AGS-1059611

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