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I've tried to find out if such a process is in the models (or if they predict it accurately).
Well I've only looked into the GISS Model E before (I think), but I didn't see anything representative of true cloud in the programme (there just wasn't a fine enough resolution if I remember correctly). Why don't you take a look.
http://www.giss.nasa.gov/research/modeling/gcms.html
There are a few GCMs on that site. I can't remember the HD space needed for the download so check first. There's also an editing gismo to use with your PC so that you can easily read and set the FORTRAN scripts.
It's all very interesting, but also time consuming. The thing is supposed to be written in FORTRAN, but when you look at it with the editing tool you'll find that nearly every language under the Sun is in there (including Java, Python and Rose) so perhaps the script is really a compiler. Cobbly Worlds first introduced me to this, when he was around, but I just can't get the time in big enough chunks to get back into it. The UK Met Office has other versions. Enjoy!
Any queries? I'll try to help!
Best regards, suricat.