Journal of the Meteorological Society of Japan. Ser. II
Online ISSN : 2186-9057
Print ISSN : 0026-1165
ISSN-L : 0026-1165
Special Edition on Mesoscale Convective Systems in East Asia
Impact of Sedimentation of Cloud Ice on Cloud-Top Height and Precipitation Intensity of Precipitation Systems Simulated by a Cloud-Resolving Model
Mitsuharu NOMURAKazuhisa TSUBOKITaro SHINODA
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2012 Volume 90 Issue 5 Pages 791-806

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This study uses a cloud-resolving model to examine the impact of sedimentation of cloud ice on the cloud-top height and the precipitation intensity of typical precipitation systems in East Asia, including a typhoon, snow clouds over the Sea of Japan, and the Baiu front. The fall velocity of cloud ice is assumed to be 0.1 m s-1. When the sedimentation process of cloud ice is included in the model, the horizontal distribution and frequency of the cloud-top height show significantly better agreement with satellite observations. Furthermore, cloud ice with sedimentation concentrates at a lower level than that without sedimentation, and converts to snow and graupel by microphysical growth processes. More solid water substances located in the thin layer above the 0°C level contribute to intensification of precipitation at the surface by several percent, especially in the convective area.

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