Misumi, R., M. Divjak, S. Tanahashi, T. Takeda:

"A numerical study of the formation of organized convective storms: Part I. Formation patterns of long-lasting cells".

J. Meteor. Soc. Japan, Vol. 72, No. 2, 235–253, 1994.

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A three-dimensional numerical simulation of a convective-cloud ensemble was performed in order to study the formation process of long-lasting precipitating convective cells. As the initial condition, random small thermals were given in the horizontally homogeneous atmosphere.