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Cloud and precipitation parametrization 2: ice and mixed-phase microphysics

This lesson covers key processes in ice and mixed-phase clouds and precipitation, and parametrization uncertainties.

Level: Others
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What you'll learn:

  • An overview of key microphysical processes for ice and mixed-phase cloud and precipitation in the atmosphere.
  • How to recognise the important ice and mixed-phase microphysical processes that need to be parameterised in a numerical weather prediction model.
  • The complexities of ice and mixed-phase microphysical processes, and uncertainties in their parameterisation.
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Cloud and precipitation parametrization 1: overview and warm-phase microphysics

Explore the key microphysical and warm-phase processes of cloud and precipitation parametrisation and their use in NWP.

Level: Others
Certification course: No
What you'll learn:

  • Basic concepts for the design of a cloud and precipitation microphysics parameterisation.
  • Key microphysical processes for warm phase cloud and precipitation in the atmosphere.
  • Which warm phase microphysical processes need to be parameterised in a numerical weather prediction model.
Estimated duration: 30 minutes
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Introduction to Cloud Parametrisation

An introduction to the basic concepts for the design of a cloud and precipitation microphysics parametrisation.

Certification course: No
What you'll learn:

  • Aspects of a cloud and precipitation parameterisation
  • Processes affecting clouds
  • Components and examples of microphysics parameterisation schemes
Estimated duration: 15 minutes
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