Previously published in S urveys in Geophysics, Volume 38, Issue 6, 2017 The collection provides a thorough grounding in topics representing one of the World Climate Research Program’s Grand Challenges. Each subject is approached using simulations, observations, and synthesizing theory particular attention is paid to opportunities offered by new remote-sensing technologies, some still prospective. The emphasis is on two phenomena, namely the self-aggregation of deep convection and interactions between low clouds and the large-scale environment, with direct links to the sensitivity of climate to radiative perturbations.
This volume presents a series of overview articles arising from a workshop exploring the links among shallow clouds, water vapor, circulation, and climate sensitivity. It provides a state-of-the art synthesis of understanding about the coupling of clouds and water vapor to the large-scale circulation.
