P 1.1 Effective Bulk Shear in Supercell Thunderstorm Environments (original) (raw)

Effective bulk shear in supercell thunderstorm environments has been explored through observations and numerical simulations, revealing that traditional bulk shear measures (e.g., 0-6 km bulk shear) often fail to account for varying storm heights. This study introduces a method of defining vertical shear in relation to effective storm depth, allowing for more consistent comparisons across storm types. The methodology applied a refined dataset comprising 916 soundings, leading to a new understanding of effective bulk shear that enhances the identification and analysis of supercell characteristics and behaviors.