Analysis of the Gálvez–Davison Index for the Forecasting Formation and Evolution of Convective Clouds in the Tropics: Western Cuba

Analysis of the Gálvez–Davison Index for the Forecasting Formation and Evolution of Convective Clouds in the Tropics: Western Cuba

The Gálvez–Davison Index (GDI) is an atmospheric stability index recently developed to improve the prediction of thunderstorms and shallower types of moist convection in the tropics. Because of its novelty, its use for tropical regions remains largely unexplored. Cuba is a region that suffers extrem...

Full description

Bibliographic Details
Main Authors: Tahimy Fuentes-Alvarez, Pedro M. González-Jardines, José C. Fernández-Alvarez, Laura de la Torre, Juan A. Añel
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2023-10-01
Series:Climate
Subjects:
GDI
thermodynamics index
convective clouds
brightness temperature
WRF
GFS
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2225-1154/11/10/209

Similar Items

Similar Items