CONVECTIVE CLOUD FEATURES IN TYPICAL SYNOPTIC ENVIRONMENTS: THE SPANISH PLUME - KEY PARAMETERS
by FMI
- Stability index on isobaric surfaces:
Showalter index values below 3 units are expected. - Equivalent potential temperature at 850 hPa:
Tongue of high values of ThetaE; deep convection develops in the area of maximal values. - Thermal Front Parameter (TFP):
TFP associated with the Cold Front gradually weakening, while potential new TFP development taking place ahead of the original Warm Front.
Stability index on isobaric surfaces
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16 May 2000/12.00 UTC - Meteosat IR image; yellow: Showalter index
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Equivalent potential temperature at 850 hPa
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16 May 2000/12.00 UTC - Meteosat IR image; magenta: Equivalent potential temperature at 850 hPa
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Thermal Front Parameter (TFP)
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16 May 2000/12.00 UTC - Meteosat IR image; blue: thermal front parameter
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