More on the microphysics and dynamics of microbursts

Abstract

Two different microburst case studies which have been completed for the dynamic term addition and represent different forcing mechanisms and environments are discussed. These studies include the JAWS microburst, a fairly dry case with little rain reaching the surface, and the COHMEX microburst, a very moist case producing heavy rain and some hail. It is concluded that the dynamic term shows a positive value for both cases and an improvement in the diagnostic value of the microburst index.