Implicit normal-mode initialization of the PSU/NCAR (Pennsylvania State University/National Center for Atmospheric Research) mesoscale model. Technical note
This report describes a contribution to the Pennsylvania State University/NCAR Mesoscale Model. The primary purpose of the contribution is to provide more-realistic initial data for use by that model. The software was designed for use with the Pennsylvania State University/NCAR Mesoscale Model designated MM4, although it is easily adaptable to other models. In addition to its function with initial data, it may be used as a diagnostic tool to investigate the model's behavior. The report replaces an earlier report (Errico, 1986) which had an incorrect linearization of the hydrostatic equation. Effects of that error were minimal regarding nonlinear initialization, but were gross for linear initialization. Differences between the old and new reports are summarized in Appendix 1.
- Research Organization:
- National Center for Atmospheric Research, Boulder, CO (USA). Climate and Global Dynamics Div.
- OSTI ID:
- 6741597
- Report Number(s):
- PB-88-236021/XAB
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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