Latent heating characteristics of the MJO computed from TRMM Observations

摘要: The Tropical Rainfall Measurement Mission's (TRMM) Spectral Latent Heating algorithm shows the contributions of different forms convection to latent heating profiles Madden-Julian Oscillation over central Indian and West Pacific Oceans. In both oceanic regions, storms containing broad stratiform regions produce increased upper level during active (MJO) phases. largest differences between Ocean are associated with produced by convective elements. Examination most extreme that mesoscale organized often produces at least as much heat young vigorous deep convection. from nonextreme (often midlevel-topped) is an important component MJO in all stages MJO. Over profile changes having a maximum 2 km due stage has two maxima: one 3 km 6 km owing numerous mature precipitation components. Pacific, maxima 3 present stages, but magnitude sharply increases increase number areas.