Summary
In cloud microphysics parameterization schemes, explicitly involving the co-existence of cloud water and ice in a temperature interval, it is necessary to solve the question of saturation adjustment in the presence of the mixed phase. In the present paper we propose an iteration procedure, which reliably converges with a small number of iterations, to solve this problem. The procedure is applied to a 3-D prognostic mesoscale model being developed for studying the effect of the ice phase on precipitation forecasts.
This is a preview of subscription content, log in via an institution to check access.
Similar content being viewed by others
References
S. J. Lord, H. E. Willoughby, J. M. Piotrowicz: Role of a parameterized ice-phase microphysics in an axisymmetric, nonhydrostatic tropical cyclone model. J. Atmos. Sci., 41 (1984), 2836.
Y. L. Lin, R. D. Farley, H. D. Orville: Bulk parametrization of the snow field in a cloud model. JCAM, 22 (1983), 1065.
D. Řezáčová, J. Krabec: Contribution to the mixed phase saturation adjustment. In: Research Activities in Atmospheric and Oceanic Modelling, Rep. No. 13 (1989), 4.21.
T. Asai: A numerical study of the air-mass transformation over the Japan Sea in winter. J. Meteorol. Soc. Jpn., 43 (1965), 1.
Author information
Authors and Affiliations
Rights and permissions
About this article
Cite this article
Řezáčová, D., Krabec, J. Alternative solution to the problem of saturation adjustment in the presence of ice and water. Stud Geophys Geod 36, 85–93 (1992). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF01613899
Received:
Published:
Issue Date:
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/BF01613899