Book contents
- Physical Processes in Clouds and Cloud Modeling
- Physical Processes in Clouds and Cloud Modeling
- Copyright page
- Contents
- Preface
- Abbreviations
- Symbols
- 1 Clouds: Definitions and Significance
- 2 Cloud Particles and Their Representation in Cloud Models
- 3 Basic Equations
- 4 Numerical Methods Used in Cloud Models
- 5 Warm Microphysical Processes
- 6 Microphysical Processes in Ice and Mixed-Phase Clouds
- 7 Modeling: A Powerful Tool for Cloud Investigation
- Book part
- Index
- References
1 - Clouds: Definitions and Significance
Published online by Cambridge University Press: 22 August 2018
Book contents
- Physical Processes in Clouds and Cloud Modeling
- Physical Processes in Clouds and Cloud Modeling
- Copyright page
- Contents
- Preface
- Abbreviations
- Symbols
- 1 Clouds: Definitions and Significance
- 2 Cloud Particles and Their Representation in Cloud Models
- 3 Basic Equations
- 4 Numerical Methods Used in Cloud Models
- 5 Warm Microphysical Processes
- 6 Microphysical Processes in Ice and Mixed-Phase Clouds
- 7 Modeling: A Powerful Tool for Cloud Investigation
- Book part
- Index
- References
Summary
Chapter 1 discusses the role of clouds in balances of heat and radiation in the atmosphere. The topics covered include the typology of clouds, factors that impact on cloud formation and the main characteristics of clouds belonging to various types. We describe methods of cloud investigation and the role of cloud models. The Chapter ends with the outline of the goals and the special features of the book.
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- Physical Processes in Clouds and Cloud Modeling , pp. 1 - 18Publisher: Cambridge University PressPrint publication year: 2018
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