Mesoscale modeling of the severe thunderstorm environmentThe abilities of limited-area mesoscale models to provide accurate predictions of the environment of midlatitude severe thunderstorms and the possible feedback effects of the storms upon their environment are reviewed. Mesoaplha-scale models, mesobeta models, and terrain-induced mesoscale systems are discussed. The importance of the initial state and model numerics and physics is examined. It is found that mesoscale models must be run locally if they are to be used for short-range forecasting.
Document ID
19890031808
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Conference Paper
Authors
Koch, Steven E. (NASA Goddard Space Flight Center Greenbelt, MD, United States)
Date Acquired
August 14, 2013
Publication Date
January 1, 1988
Subject Category
Meteorology And Climatology
Meeting Information
Meeting: Conference on Numerical Weather Prediction