A mesoscale model used in the Polar regions: modification and verification

Ma Yan, Chen Shang

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Advances in Polar Science ›› 2006, Vol. 17 ›› Issue (2) : 30-36.

A mesoscale model used in the Polar regions: modification and verification

  • Ma Yan1,2, Chen Shang1

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A polar version of mesoscale model, Polar MM5 is introduced in the paper. The modifications for the polar MM5 dynamics and physics compared with standard MM5 are described. Additionally, parallel simulations of the Polar MM5 and original MM5 reveal that the Polar MM5 reproduces better near-surface variables forecasts than the original MM5 over the North American Arctic regions. The well predicted near surface temperature and mixing ratio by the Polar MM5 confirm the modified physical parameterization schemes in the Polar MM5 are appropriate for the research region.

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Ma Yan, Chen Shang. A mesoscale model used in the Polar regions: modification and verification. Advances in Polar Science. 2006, 17(2): 30-36

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