Mesoscale cloud patterns in the trade-wind boundary layer

Abstract

As we will discuss momentarily, such thinking lies at the heart of another recent observational effort that explains the difference between the variable, positive trade-cumulus feedback simulated by GCMs, and the small feedback that is observed and simulated by At the end of this thesis, we will see that much work still remains to be done in refining, validating and systematising our thinking of mesoscale trade-cumulus patterns. Chapter 8 offers a discussion of the central conclusions (presented in concise form in the Summary), and outlines several perspectives based on the ideas presented in the coming chapters.