Open AccessVortex detection in a simulated supercell thunderstorm
Author(s) -
Orf Leigh G.,
Semeraro B. David,
Wilhelmson Robert B.
Publication year - 2007
Publication title -
atmospheric science letters
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.951
H-Index - 45
ISSN - 1530-261X
DOI - 10.1002/asl.147
Subject(s) - supercell , vortex , thunderstorm , meteorology , storm , geology , tornado , software , physics , computer science , programming language
Abstract Vortex detection software has been developed and applied to the detection of swirling flow in a numerically simulated supercell thunderstorm. The software is used to identify vortex cores, providing insight into the internal structure of the simulated storm. Copyright © 2007 Royal Meteorological Society