Three-dimensional, numerical simulation of a mesoconvective system is conducted in order to better understand conditions associated with High Ice Water Content (HIWC) and its threat to aviation safety. Although peak local values of ice water content may occur early in the storm lifetime, large areas of high concentrations expand with time and persist even when the storm tops begin to warm. The storm canopy which contains HIWC, has low radar reflectivity factor and is fed by an ensemble of regenerating thermal pulses.
Numerical Simulation of HIWC Conditions with the Terminal Area Simulation System
AIAA Aviation Technology, Integration, and Operations Conference (2016 AIAA Aviation) ; 2016 ; Washington, DC, United States
2016-06-13
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