Description:

This session explores the expansive potential of Lagrangian analyses to decipher the complete lifecycles of clouds and related atmospheric phenomena. By enhancing our understanding of convective lifecycles, alongside their related convective and precipitation dynamics and environmental influences, we can significantly refine both observational capabilities and modeling techniques. We welcome presentations on algorithms and methods for convection tracking, as well as lifecycle-based studies of clouds, precipitation, and other atmospheric phenomena based on both observations and modeling. Topics covered in this session include, but are not limited to: (1) comparative evaluations of diverse tracking tools, algorithms, and methods, (2) intercomparison studies of tracking metrics across different temporal and spatial resolutions, (3) Lagrangian-based studies of clouds, precipitation, and other atmospheric phenomena based on both observations and modeling, (4) environmental influences on convective systems across various scales, and (5) in-depth examination of cloud life stages and the development of convective systems, with particular focus on specific features like cloud cores and anvils.