A nested-grid mesoscale numerical weather prediction model modified for Space Shuttle operational requirementsA nested-grid mesoscale atmospheric simulation system (MASS) is tested over Florida for the case of intense seabreeze-induced convection. The goal of this modeling system is to provide real-time aviation weather support which is designed to fit local terminal operations such as those supporting NASA's STS. Results from a 58 km and a 14.5 km nested-grid simulation show that this version of the MASS is capable of simulating many of the basic characteristics of convective complexes during periods of relatively weak synoptic scale flow regimes. However, it is noted that extensive development work is required with nested-grid cumulus and planetary boundary layer parameterization schemes before many of the meso-beta scale features such as thunderstorm downdraft-produced bubble high pressure centers can be accurately simulated. After these schemes are properly tuned, MASS can be utilized to initialize microscale modeling systems.
Document ID
19830057551
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Conference Paper
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)
Coats, G. D. (Systems and Applied Sciences Corp. Hampton, VA, United States)
Date Acquired
August 11, 2013
Publication Date
January 1, 1983
Subject Category
Meteorology And Climatology
Meeting Information
Meeting: Conference on Aerospace and Aeronautical Meteorology