Date of Award
1-1-2017
Language
English
Document Type
Master's Thesis
Degree Name
Master of Science (MS)
College/School/Department
Department of Atmospheric and Environmental Sciences
Content Description
1 online resource (ii, viii, 55, pages) : illustrations (some color), color maps.
Dissertation/Thesis Chair
John Molinari
Committee Members
Robert G. Fovell
Keywords
G-IV, Observations, Tropical Cyclones, Turbulence, Atmospheric turbulence, Cyclones, Cirrus clouds
Subject Categories
Atmospheric Sciences | Meteorology
Abstract
Turbulence in the cirrus canopy of tropical cyclones (TCs) can give an indication about the physical processes that occur in this expansive cloud deck. The low stability and/or large shear that likely coincides with turbulent layers can be produced by radiative forcing, convective forcing, and sublimation of frozen precipitation from the cirrus canopy. As a result, turbulence in the cirrus canopy can give an indication about the impact of various physical processes in tropical cyclones.
Recommended Citation
Rosenmayer, Michaela Leigh, "Turbulence in the upper levels of tropical cyclones" (2017). Legacy Theses & Dissertations (2009 - 2024). 1934.
https://scholarsarchive.library.albany.edu/legacy-etd/1934