Simplified Cloud Formation Model

Based on "Stormscapes: Simulating Cloud Dynamics in the Now" - Interactive demonstration of atmospheric physics and cloud formation

Heat Emitter (E)

1.5 K

Ground Humidity (φ_rel)

70%

Temperature Lapse Rate (Γ)

-6.5 K/km

Inversion Altitude

8 km

Fog

Stratus

Cumulus

Cumulonimbus

12km

10km

8km

6km

4km

2km

0km

Temperature Profile

Buoyancy

Relative Humidity

Cloud Formation Physics

Adjust the parameters above to see how atmospheric conditions affect cloud formation. The model implements simplified versions of the key equations from the paper.

Cloud Base: 1.5 km | Cloud Top: 4.2 km | Type: Cumulus

s clouds.'; break; case 'Cumulonimbus': description = 'Strong heating and instability form towering cumulonimbus clouds.'; break; default: description = 'Current conditions do not support cloud formation.'; } document.getElementById('cloudInfo').textContent = description; } // Initialize simulation updateSimulation();