Some tests of the Pennsylvania State University mesoscale model with tropical cyclones
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Authors
Hacunda, Michael Richard
Subjects
Pennsylvania State University Mesoscale Model
Cyclone prediction
Cyclone prediction
Advisors
Elsberry, Russell L.
Date of Issue
1978-12
Date
December 1978
Publisher
Monterey, California. Naval Postgraduate School
Language
en_US
Abstract
A three-dimensional, primitive equation model by Anthes and Warner (1978) was used to predict five typhoon cases. The five-layer model on a 40X40 staggered grid with 120 km resolution included a moisture cycle, sensible and latent heat flux at the earth's surface, and a bulk pararneterization of the planetary boundary layer. The model is initialized using operational wind fields and two forms of a wind bogus. Due to the lack of a representative moisture analysis in the vicinity of tropical cyclones, simulated moisture fields were used to initialize the model. Initial experiments conducted with these fields produced widespread convection
and heating which developed circulations in areas well removed from the actual storm. The
associated modifications to the steering flow, and the overly intense storm circulations resulted in premature recurvature. Use of a second moisture bogus, which provided less available moisture (especially at upper levels), reduced the amount of convection over the entire grid and the effect on the steering current.
A second wind bogus based on a scheme described by Hovermale (1976) was also tested. This technique resulted in a smaller and less intense initial storm, which also resulted in considerably less convection. The tracks forecast by the different wind and moisture fields were compared with forecasts of the 60 km resolution Madala and Hodur model using the same initial data.
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Thesis
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Department
Meteorology
Organization
Naval Postgraduate School (U.S.)
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