Abstract
Analyzed are the water vapor and potential heat content budgets in an axisymmetric 12-level model of a mature tropical cyclone (TC) at its quasi-stationary phase. The model includes a description of the parametrization of convection, convective transfer of heat, moisture, and relative angular momentum of clouds. The boundary layer is described by the Deardorff method. Discussed is the comparative role of moisture influx due to advection and evaporation from the surface at various distances from the TC center. The role of atmospheric humidity in TC development and maintenance of its intensity is shown.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 16-22 |
Number of pages | 7 |
Journal | Soviet meteorology and hydrology |
Issue number | 9 |
State | Published - 1984 |
Externally published | Yes |