Physics:Convective momentum transport
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Convective momentum transport describes a vertical flux of the momentum of horizontal winds or currents.[1][2] This momentum is carried like a non-conserved flow tracer by vertical air motions in convection. According to Romps, convective momentum transport in the atmosphere can be understood through 2 mechanisms:[2]
- Convective entrainment and detrainment
- Accelerations by the pressure gradient force
The net effect of these interacting mechanisms depends on the detailed configuration or 'organization' of the convective cloud or storm system.
See also
- Momentum
- Convective organization
References
- ↑ Schlemmer, L. (26 August 2016). "Momentum transport in shallow convection". https://www.ecmwf.int/sites/default/files/elibrary/2016/16665-momentum-transport-shallow-convection.pdf.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 Romps, David M. (19 May 2012). "On the Equivalence of Two Schemes for Convective Momentum Transport". American Meteorological Society. doi:10.1175/JAS-D-12-068.1. https://journals.ametsoc.org/view/journals/atsc/69/12/jas-d-12-068.1.pdf.
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