The impact of latent heat release on synoptic-scale vertical motions and the development of an extratropical cyclone system.

Abstract

Investigates the influence of stable and convective latent heat release on synoptic-scale vertical motions and the corresponding evolution of an extratropical cyclone during a 48 h period of strong development. The cyclone's early evolution was dominated by dry dynamical processes. By midway through the period, however, forcing by latent heat release accounted for over 50% of the upward vertical motions, with the convective component dominating. -from Authors