Clouds, Precipitation and Weather Radar---Chapter 7

Learning Objectives

After reading this chapter the student should be able to:

explain the role of nuclei in cloud development

list the sources and types of cloud nuclei

explain the significance of hygroscopic nuclei

describe how clouds are classified

distinguish among the various cloud types

identify the various fog forming processes

list the conditions required for extreme nocturnal radiation cooling

explain the significance of terminal velocity in the formation of precipitation

distinguish between warm clouds and cold clouds

describe the collision/coalescence process

describe the Bergeron-Findeisen process

distinguish among various solid and liquid forms of precipitation

describe how rainfall and snowfall are measured

describe how radar detects precipitation

distinguish between the reflectivity and velocity modes for weather radar