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HW1: animations from CM1 simulations

Comparison of maximum vertical velocity between 2D and 3D runs

2D

Vertical cross-section of w and theta perturbations

Vertical cross-section of pressure perturbations (every 1 mb) and theta perturbations

3D (plan view)

Simulated reflectivity at 1-km AGL and vertical velocity at 5-km AGL (contours every 5 m/s starting at 10)

3D (single slice through center of domain)

Vertical cross-section of w and theta perturbations

Vertical cross-section pressure perturbations (every 1 mb) and theta perturbations

3D (averaged over y=28-32)

Vertical cross-section of w and theta perturbations

Vertical cross-section of pressure perturbations (every 1 mb) and theta perturbations

3D (averaged over y=32-36)

Vertical cross-section of w and theta perturbations

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