An examination of two pathways to tropical cyclogenesis occurring in idealized simulations with a cloud-resolving numerical model

Simulations are conducted with a cloud-resolving numerical model to examine the transformation of a weak incipient mid-level cyclonic vortex into a tropical cyclone. Results demonstrate that two distinct pathways are possible and that development along a particular pathway is sensitive to model phys...

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Main Authors: M. E. Nicholls, M. T. Montgomery
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Copernicus Publications 2013-06-01
Series:Atmospheric Chemistry and Physics
Online Access:http://www.atmos-chem-phys.net/13/5999/2013/acp-13-5999-2013.pdf