A numerical investigation of the effects of cloudiness on mesoscale atmospheric circulationThe development of a comprehensive scheme for computing radiative transfer in a cloudy, stratified atmosphere is described, and the interactions of radiation, clouds, surface heating, and frictional processes are investigated utilizing a three-dimensional numerical weather prediction model. This model is described along with the design of a reliable radiative transfer scheme which allows any vertical moisture and temperature stratifications occurring within a numerical weather prediction model to be taken into account. Some preliminary results of sensitivity tests for three 24-hour simulations are depicted in order to identify the forecast fields which respond to change in atmospheric radiation induced by cloudiness.
Document ID
19850050732
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Conference Paper
Authors
Wong, V. C. (Systems and Applied Sciences Corp. Hampton, VA, United States)
Zack, J. W. (Systems and Applied Sciences Corp. Hampton, VA, United States)
Kaplan, M. L. (Systems and Applied Sciences Corp. Hampton, VA, United States)
Chuang, S. L. (Systems and Applied Sciences Corp. Hampton, VA, United States)