The Scientific Basis and Objectives of the U.S. Convection Subprogram for the GATE.

This paper discusses the theoretical concepts underlying the GATE Convection Subprogram. It proposes a framework for the analysis, modeling and parameterization of scale-interactions, and comments on the testing and development of parameterization theories for moist convection using the observational and diagnostic studies which will stem from the field experiment.

Related Topics

• Convection,
• GATE,
• Idealized models,
• Parameterization,
• Tropics