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The ratio between the actual cloud base mass flux and the unit (initial) cloud base mass flux:
Look at the amplitude of precipitation.
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\frac{M_{base}}{M^*_{base}} = \frac{PCAPE - PCAPE_{bl}}{\tau} |
Look at the amplitude of precipitation.
Further reading
201404 - Convection - Arkansas U.S
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