Generation of free convection due to changes of the local circulation system

Eddy-covariance and Sodar/RASS experimental measurement data of the COPS (Convective and Orographically-induced Precipitation Study) field campaign 2007 are used to investigate the generation of near-ground free convection conditions (FCCs) in the Kinzig valley, Black Forest, Southwest Germany. The...

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Main Authors: T. Foken, S. Metzger, R. Eigenmann
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Copernicus Publications 2009-11-01
Series:Atmospheric Chemistry and Physics
Online Access:http://www.atmos-chem-phys.net/9/8587/2009/acp-9-8587-2009.pdf