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MOIST CONVECTION [1 record]

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Record 1 2004-01-28

English

Subject field(s)
  • Atmospheric Physics
DEF

Convection which results in the formation of clouds.

CONT

General Circulation Models have attempted to generate cloudiness but with little confidence in the result. In particular, several models have simulated cloud formation for present and future climates by assuming that clouds form whenever the model precipitates, or whenever moist convection occurs in the model or according to the relative humidity.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Physique de l'atmosphère
DEF

Convection qui entraîne la formation de nuages.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Física de la atmósfera
DEF

Convección que produce nubosidad.

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