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A mesoscale sixth-order numerical modelling systemA numerical simulation system is currently under development for NASA which is intended to improve the modeling of subsynoptic and mesoscale adjustments associated with cyclogenesis, severe storm development and atmospheric transport processes. The model utilizes a standard hydrostatic sigma-p coordinate primitive equation set, with x,y-space differencing accurate to eighth order. A three-step dynamic initialization procedure is employed between the analysis of real-time data and grid interpolation. Results of an 18-hour simulation during which synoptic scale cyclogenesis, subsynoptic scale jet streak adjustments, mesoscale convergence zones and tornadic storms were observed have shown the present model to have the potential for simulating the fine-scale structure of features associated with cyclogenesis and intense squall-line development. The mesoscale model was also found to produce less truncation than the NWS LFM model, although a frictionless version of the mesoscale model somewhat overdeepens and overaccelerates features.
Document ID
19830033205
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Conference Proceedings
Authors
Kaplan, M. L.
(Systems and Applied Sciences Corp. Hampton, VA, United States)
Zack, J. W.
(Systems and Applied Sciences Corp. Hampton, VA, United States)
Wong, V. C.
(Systems and Applied Sciences Corp. Hampton, VA, United States)
Tuccillo, J. J.
(Systems and Applied Sciences Corp. Hampton, VA, United States)
Date Acquired
August 11, 2013
Publication Date
January 1, 1981
Subject Category
Meteorology And Climatology
Meeting Information
Meeting: Numerical Weather Prediction
Location: Monterey, CA
Start Date: November 2, 1981
End Date: November 6, 1981
Sponsors: U. S. Bureau of Reclamation
Accession Number
83A14423
Funding Number(s)
CONTRACT_GRANT: NAS5-25346
Distribution Limits
Public
Copyright
Other

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