A Non-Linear Investigation of Atmospheric Cellular Convection

Abstract

In this paper an investigation is made of the non-linear effects on mesoscale convection, It is shown that the temperature dependence of viscosity and conductivity may only have a marginal effect on the character of the convective cells. Both open and closed type cells are investigated and it is shown that those of the first type can be more efficient in carrying the heat flux than the second for certain types of boundary conditions.