Trace the path of a hypothetical parcel as it moves over a mountain. You will assume the mountain base to be at sea level on both sides with a peak of 3,000(m) and that the initial parcel conditions include a temperature of 10 degrees Celsius and a lifting condensation level of 1,000 m. Need explanation of calculations.
Critical elements:
Calculate parcel temperatures for all windward and lee-side levels and explain your calculations.
What would happen to the parcel (size, Ta, relative humidity (RH), and how would it change as it ascends the windward side and descends the lee side?
What would the parcel temperature be at 1,000 m on the windward side, at the peak, 1,000 m on the lee side, and at the lee base? Why would the temperatures be different at the same levels on each side of the mountain?