Moist Convective Dynamics and Organization in Monsoon Systems

Explore a comprehensive lecture on convection as part of the Moist Convective Dynamics of Monsoons program, examining the complex dynamics of cloud clusters from small-scale turbulent formations to massive organized systems like Monsoons, the Inter-Tropical Convergence Zone (ITCZ), Cyclones, and the Madden-Julian oscillation (MJO). Delve into the fundamental aspects of geophysical fluid dynamics of moist flows, including shallow water equations, two-layer models, and moist dynamics on the equatorial beta plane. Master the physics of convective organization, covering basic convection principles, radiation, convective aggregation, and observational techniques. Gain deep insights into monsoon convection variability, exploring its meteorology, microphysics, structure, and various modeling approaches from cloud-resolving models to data-driven methods. Learn about current forecasting techniques and their limitations in understanding these complex atmospheric phenomena.