The role of deep convection and nocturnal low‐level jets for dust emission in summertime West Africa: Estimates from convection‐permitting simulations

• Published in: Journal of geophysical research. Atmospheres Vol. 118; no. 10; pp. 4385 - 4400
• Main Authors: Heinold, B., Knippertz, P., Marsham, J. H., Fiedler, S., Dixon, N. S., Schepanski, K., Laurent, B., Tegen, I.
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: United States 27.05.2013
• Subjects: convection‐permitting model; convective cold pool; diurnal cycle; dust emission; low‐level jet; Saharan heat low

Convective cold pools and the breakdown of nocturnal low‐level jets (NLLJs) are key meteorological drivers of dust emission over summertime West Africa, the world's largest dust source. This study is the first to quantify their relative contributions and physical interrelations using objective...