Abstract: he entropic balance theory has been applied with outstanding results to explain many important aspects of tornadic phenomena. The theory was originally developed in variational (probabilistic) field Lagrangian formalism, ...

Abstract: A probabilistic topological theory is developed to clarify some fundamental aspects of the predictability, sensitivity, and assimilability of initial value problems. In order to measure predictability, sensitivity, and ...

Abstract: Within variational calculus there are problems which employ inequalities as constraints. Adjustment of absolutely unstable atmospheric layers is a suitable problem on which to apply an appropriate solution technique. The ...

Abstract: Two assimilation schemes are described in which continuous indirect insertion of satellite-derived temperatures is performed, using a global primitive equation forecast model. Both schemes employ a relatively simple indirect ...

Abstract: The effects of vertical shear on the evolution of an element of dry thermal convection are investigated by numerically integrating an appropriate set of equations. The study examines the effects of different magnitudes of ...

Abstract: No abstract available.

Abstract: Pairs of buoyant elements, or thermals, are found to merge very rapidly when they are close enough for extensive overlapping of their buoyancy force fields. When this occurs, the merged pair behaves in every respect as a ...