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Articles | Volume 26, issue 15
Articles | Volume 26, issue 15
https://doi.org/10.5194/acp-26-11091-2026
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https://doi.org/10.5194/acp-26-11091-2026
© Author(s) 2026. This work is distributed under
the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 License.
Articles | Volume 26, issue 15
Research article
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07 Aug 2026
Research article |  | 07 Aug 2026

Physical Interpretation and Implications of Convective Impulses in Thunderstorms Based on Lightning and Polarimetric Radar Observations

Chuanhong Zhao, Yijun Zhang, Dong Zheng, Liangtao Xu, and Wen Yao

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In contrast to the relatively steady and vigorous convection observed in organized thunderstorms, convective impulses (CIs) within less organized, single-cell storms are inherently more challenging to predict. Here, a conceptual hypothesis is proposed to elucidate the physical mechanisms governing CI formation, supported by polarimetric radar and lightning observations and idealized numerical simulations. The results improve our knowledge of thunderstorm dynamics and microphysics.
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