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Weather Research and Forecasting Model Wind Sensitivity Study at Edwards Air Force Base, CAThis abstract describes work that will be done by the Applied Meteorology Unit (AMU) in assessing the success of different model configurations in predicting "wind cycling" cases at Edwards Air Force Base, CA (EAFB), in which the wind speeds and directions oscillate among towers near the EAFB runway. The Weather Research and Forecasting (WRF) model allows users to choose among two dynamical cores - the Advanced Research WRF (ARW) and the Non-hydrostatic Mesoscale Model (NMM). There are also data assimilation analysis packages available for the initialization of the WRF model - the Local Analysis and Prediction System (LAPS) and the Advanced Regional Prediction System (ARPS) Data Analysis System (ADAS). Having a series of initialization options and WRF cores, as well as many options within each core, creates challenges for local forecasters, such as determining which configuration options are best to address specific forecast concerns. The goal of this project is to assess the different configurations available and determine which configuration will best predict surface wind speed and direction at EAFB.
Document ID
20110011477
Acquisition Source
Kennedy Space Center
Document Type
Conference Paper
Authors
Watson, Leela R.
(ENSCO, Inc. Cocoa Beach, FL, United States)
Bauman, William H., III
(ENSCO, Inc. Cocoa Beach, FL, United States)
Hoeth, Brian
(National Weather Service Houston, TX, United States)
Date Acquired
August 25, 2013
Publication Date
January 11, 2009
Subject Category
Meteorology And Climatology
Report/Patent Number
KSC-2009-003
Meeting Information
Meeting: American Meteorological Society 89th Annual Meeting
Location: Phoenix, AZ
Country: United States
Start Date: January 11, 2009
End Date: January 15, 2009
Funding Number(s)
CONTRACT_GRANT: NNK06MA70C
Distribution Limits
Public
Copyright
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