A mesoscale convective system is a larger scale complex of thunderstorms.
A mesoscale convective complex is many thunderstorm cells interacting over a broad region whereas a squall line is an elongated cluster of thunderstorms that forms parallel to and ahead of a cold front.
There is no necessary number of thunderstorms, as that's not really what an MCC is. But there are very specific size/shape requirements, and this is relayed through Wikipedia: A mesoscale convective complex has an area of cloud top of 100,000 km² or greater with temperature less than or equal to -32 °C; and an area of cloud top of 50,000 km² with temperature less than or equal to -52 °C. Size definitions must be met for 6 hours or greater. Its maximum extent is defined as when cloud shield reaches maximum area. Its eccentricity (minor axis/major axis) is greater than or equal to 0.7 at maximum extent.
Convective zone.
Towering cumulus clouds.
radiative layer
A mesoscale convective complex is many thunderstorm cells interacting over a broad region whereas a squall line is an elongated cluster of thunderstorms that forms parallel to and ahead of a cold front.
Diana L. Bartels has written: 'Mesoscale convective systems' -- subject(s): Convection (Meteorology), Storms, Mesometeorology
Walter A Lyons has written: 'Further case studies on the impact of mesoscale convective systems on regional ozone and haze distributions' -- subject(s): Ozone, Air, Pollution
The convective heat transfer coefficient of water is a measure of how easily heat can move through water. A higher convective heat transfer coefficient means heat can transfer more quickly. In a system, a higher convective heat transfer coefficient can increase the rate of heat transfer, making the system more efficient at exchanging heat.
There is no necessary number of thunderstorms, as that's not really what an MCC is. But there are very specific size/shape requirements, and this is relayed through Wikipedia: A mesoscale convective complex has an area of cloud top of 100,000 km² or greater with temperature less than or equal to -32 °C; and an area of cloud top of 50,000 km² with temperature less than or equal to -52 °C. Size definitions must be met for 6 hours or greater. Its maximum extent is defined as when cloud shield reaches maximum area. Its eccentricity (minor axis/major axis) is greater than or equal to 0.7 at maximum extent.
Yes it is! Thunderstorms are examples of convective events.
Convective acceleration influences fluid movement by causing faster flow in regions where temperature or density gradients exist. This acceleration enhances the transfer of heat and mass within the fluid system, leading to more efficient mixing and circulation.
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Yes. A hurricane is a large, very ppowerful convective system. A hurricane cannot exist without convection.
No. A tornado is a microscale storm, as very few tornadoes get to be over 2 kilometers in diameter.
Rainbow
"Convection" is a noun of the abstract type.