Formation of mesoscale convective systems over the eastern Tibetan Plateau affected by plateau-scale heating contrasts

2010 ◽  
Vol 115 (D16) ◽  
Author(s):  
Shiori Sugimoto ◽  
Kenichi Ueno
Keyword(s):  
Tibetan Plateau ◽  
Mesoscale Convective Systems ◽  
Eastern Tibetan Plateau ◽  
Convective Systems ◽  
Mesoscale Convective

Analysis of mesoscale convective systems over Tibetan Plateau in summer

2006 ◽  
Vol 16 (2) ◽  
pp. 116-121
Author(s):  
Zhong-yang Guo ◽  
Xiao-yan Dai ◽  
Jian-ping Wu ◽  
Hui Lin
Keyword(s):  
Tibetan Plateau ◽  
Mesoscale Convective Systems ◽  
Convective Systems ◽  
Mesoscale Convective

scholarly journals Statistical Characteristics of Mesoscale Convective Systems Initiated over the Tibetan Plateau in Summer by Fengyun Satellite and Precipitation Estimates

2021 ◽  
Vol 13 (9) ◽  
pp. 1652
Author(s):  
Xidi Zhang ◽  
Wenqiang Shen ◽  
Xiaoyong Zhuge ◽  
Shunan Yang ◽  
Yun Chen ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Tibetan Plateau ◽  
Rapid Development ◽  
Mesoscale Convective Systems ◽  
Statistical Characteristics ◽  
The Tibetan Plateau ◽  
Convective Systems ◽  
Lower Cloud ◽  
Mesoscale Convective ◽  
Precipitation Estimates ◽  
High Level

In order to investigate the key characteristics of mesoscale convective systems (MCSs) initiated over the Tibetan Plateau (TP) in recent years and the main differences in circulation and environmental factors between different types of MCSs, an automatic MCS identification and tracking method was applied based on the data from China’s Fengyun satellite and precipitation estimates. In total, 8820 MCSs were found to have been initiated over the TP during the summers from 2013 to 2019, and a total of 9.3% of them were able to move eastward out of the TP (EO). The number of MCSs showed a monthly variation, with a maximum in July and a minimum in June, while most EOs occurred in June. Compared with other types of MCSs, EOs usually had a lower cloud-top temperature, a greater rainfall intensity, a longer life duration, more rapid development, larger areas of rainfall and convective clouds, longer tracks and a wider influence range, indicating that EOs are more vigorous than the other types of MCSs. The movement of MCSs is mainly due to the mid- to high-level dynamic conditions, and moisture is an essential factor in their development and maintenance.

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