A Comparative Study of B-, Γ- and Log-Normal Distributions in a Three-Moment Parameterization for Drop Sedimentation

This paper examines different distribution functions used in a three-moment parameterization scheme with regard to their influence on the implementation and the results of the parameterization scheme. In parameterizations with moment methods, the prognostic variables are interpreted as statistical m...

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Main Authors: Corinna Ziemer, Ulrike Wacker
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2014-07-01
Series:Atmosphere
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Online Access:http://www.mdpi.com/2073-4433/5/3/484