Thermodynamic Studies of Atmospheric Convection for GARP and Fire

大气环流数值模拟中的一个突出问题是如何表示与强对流有关的云量。一个相关的问题是云和辐射过程之间的相互作用，这通常决定了一个地方的环境。PI， Betts博士，已经开发了一种新的称为饱和点法的形式，它可以在数值模型中精确地表示强烈的对流。贝茨博士现在建议将这种方法应用于大气对流的观测和理论研究。他计划积极参与将该方法应用于1987年“FIRE项目”（美国研究云的区域实验）现场阶段收集的数据。辐射交互)。他的工作可能会导致精确的数值方案的发展，以表示全球预报模式中的强对流。

An outstanding problem in numerical modeling of atmospheric circulation is representation of cloudiness associated with vigorous convection. An associated problem is the interaction between cloud and radiation processes which often dictate the ambient environment at a place. The PI, Dr. Betts, has developed a novel formalism called the saturation point method which allows accurate representation of vigorous convection in numerical models. Dr. Betts now proposes to apply this method in observational and theoretical studies of atmospheric convection. He plans to actively participate in application of the method to data collected during the 1987 field phase of the "FIRE Project" (a U.S. regional experiment to study cloud.radiation interaction). His work could potentially lead to accurate development of numerical schemes to represent vigorous convection in global forecast models.