Front Cover; Storm and Cloud Dynamics; Copyright Page; Contents; Preface; Chapter 1. Clouds; 1.1 lntroduction; 1.2 The Classification of Clouds; 1.3 Cloud Time Scales, Vertical Velocities, and Liquid-Water Contents; References; Part I: Fundamental Concepts and Parameterizations; Chapter 2. Fundamental Equations Governing Cloud Processes; 2.1 Introduction; 2.2 General Equations; 2.3 Scale Analysis and Approximate Equations; 2.4 The Vertical Coordinate; References; Chapter 3. On Averaging; 3.1 Introduction; 3.2 Ensemble Average; 3.3 Grid-Volume Average; 3.4 The Generalized Ensemble Average

3.5 Average Equations by the "Top-Hat" Method3.6 An Example of the Reynold's Averaging Procedure; 3.7 First-Order Closure Theory; 3.8 Higher Order Closure Theory; 3.9 Partial Condensation over an Averaging Volume or Averaging Domain; 3.10 Implications of Averaging to the Interpretation of Model-Predicted Data; References; Chapter 4. The Parameterization or Modeling of Microphysical Processes in Clouds; 4.1 Introduction; 4.2 General Theory of the Microphysics of "Warm" Clouds; 4.3 Parameterizations of Warm-Cloud Physics; 4.4 Fundamental Principles of Ice-Phase Microphysics

4.5 Parameterization of Ice-Phase Microphysics4.6 Impact of Cloud Microphysical Processes on Cloud Dynamics; References; Chapter 5. Radiative Transfer in a Cloudy Atmosphere and Its Parameterization; 5.1 Introduction; 5.2 Absorption, Reflectance, Transmittance, and Emittance in the Clear Atmosphere; 5.3 Shortwave Radiative Transfer in a Cloudy Atmosphere; 5.4 Longwave Radiative Transfer in a Cloudy Atmosphere; 5.5 Radiative Influences on Cloud Particle Growth; 5.6 Radiative Characteristics of Clouds of Horizontally Finite Extent; 5.7 Aerosol Effects on the Radiative Properties of Clouds

5.8 Parameterization of Radiative Transfer in Clouds5.9 Summary; References; Chapter 6. Cumulus Parameterization and Diagnostic Studies of Convective Systems; 6.1 Introduction; 6.2 Relationship between Cumulus Convection and Larger Scale Atmospheric Variables; 6.3 Mathematical Framework; 6.4 Diagnostic Studies of the Effects of Cumulus Convection on the Environment; 6.5 Cumulus Parameterization Schemes; References; Part II: The Dynamics of Clouds; Chapter 7. Fogs and Stratocumulus Clouds; 7.1 Introduction; 7.2 Types of Fog and Formation Mechanisms; 7.3 Radiation Fog Physics and Dynamics

7.4 Valley Fog7.5 Marine Fog; 7.6 Stratocumulus Clouds; 7.7 Arctic Stratus Clouds; References; Chapter 8. Cumulus Clouds; 8.1 Introduction; 8.2 Boundary Layer Cumuli-An Ensemble View; 8.3 Organization of Cumuli; 8.4 The Observed Structure of Individual Cumuli; 8.5 Entrainment and Downdraft Initiation in Cumuli; 8.6 The Role of Precipitation; 8.7 The Role of the Ice Phase; 8.8 Cloud Merger and Larger Scale Convergence; References; Chapter 9. Cumulonimbus Clouds and Severe Convective Storms; 9.1 Introduction; 9.2 Descriptive Storm Models and Storm Types