Energy transport through deep convection

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The discussion centers on a physics honours student seeking a model to quantify the energy transferred to the top of the troposphere by deep convective "hot towers." The student expresses frustration with the complexity of existing literature, particularly referencing studies by Rhiel and Malkus from 1958 and 1979, which suggest that simple estimations based on synoptic disturbances and basic calculations are insufficient. The student has exhausted available resources and is reaching out for assistance in modeling this specific energy flow. Another participant acknowledges the difficulty in finding help and prompts for more information to facilitate the discussion.
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Hi everyone,

I am currently undertaking my honours year in physics focusing on atmospheric physics.

I am wondering if anyone knows where I can get a model to determine how much energy is moved to the top of the troposphere by deep convective "hot towers".

I wish it was as simple as ball park estimating of synoptic type disturbances linked to deep convection and then Mz x Q for the entire tower x Area covered etc but the literature states otherwise,

Mainly Rhiel and Malkus 1958 and 1979,

I have exausted my searches for answers so this is a last effort to model this particular energy flow,

Any help is greatly appreciated.

Weatherman.
 
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