Hello everyone,
I am currently working with MPAS v8.2.0 and trying to analyze the three-dimensional structure of latent heat release associated with tropical cyclones. While checking the variable tables in the MPAS User Guide, I only found the variable "lh", which represents the "latent heat flux at the surface" and therefore only provides information at the surface layer. What I would like to examine, however, is the vertical distribution of latent heating throughout the atmosphere. I am wondering whether MPAS provides any diagnostic variables related to three-dimensional latent heat release/heating rates, either directly from the model output or through physics parameterization tendencies. If such variables exist, I would appreciate any suggestions on their names, related namelist options, or recommended methods for diagnosing 3D latent heating in MPAS outputs.
I am currently working with MPAS v8.2.0 and trying to analyze the three-dimensional structure of latent heat release associated with tropical cyclones. While checking the variable tables in the MPAS User Guide, I only found the variable "lh", which represents the "latent heat flux at the surface" and therefore only provides information at the surface layer. What I would like to examine, however, is the vertical distribution of latent heating throughout the atmosphere. I am wondering whether MPAS provides any diagnostic variables related to three-dimensional latent heat release/heating rates, either directly from the model output or through physics parameterization tendencies. If such variables exist, I would appreciate any suggestions on their names, related namelist options, or recommended methods for diagnosing 3D latent heating in MPAS outputs.