ESS5
Prof. Jin-Yi Yu
Growth in Warm Clouds
qMost clouds formed in the
Tropics, and many in the
middle latitudes, are warm clouds (greater than 0ºC).
qThe Collision-coalescence process generates
precipitation.
qThis process depends on the
differing fall speeds of
different-sized droplets.
qIt begins with large collector
drops which have high
terminal velocities.
