1. Convectively Induced Turbulence

2. Convectively Induced Turbulence in MODIS IR Imagery
MODIS 11 Micron: 07/23/05 at 1720 UTC
EDR +/- 30 mins from Image
Light EDR
Moderate to Severe EDR
A=Above Cloud
B=Below Cloud
C=Clear Sky
I=In Cloud
~5 km Wavelength with ~2-4 K TB Fluctuation

3. Convective Gravity Waves: MODIS vs. GOES
07/23/05 at 1900 UTC
~5 km Wavelength

4. Cloud Temp Near Wave Features: 216 K=13500 m
Wavelength=4 km
Wave Interference?
Cloud Temp Near Wave Features: 216 K=13500 m

5. WHAT IS CAUSING THESE EPISODES???

6. MODIS 6.7 Micron