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Issues in atmospheric and oceanic modeling. Part B, Weather dynamics /
ADVANCES IN GEOPHYSICS VOLUME 28B.
| Clasificación: | Libro Electrónico |
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| Formato: | Electrónico eBook |
| Idioma: | Inglés |
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Orlando, FL :
Academic Press,
1985.
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| Colección: | Advances in geophysics ;
v. 28B. |
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| Acceso en línea: | Texto completo |
Tabla de Contenidos:
- Front Cover; Advances in Geophysics: Issues in Atmospheric and Oceanic Modeling, Volume 28; Copyright Page; Contents; Contributors; Foreword; Preface; Part I: Numerical Weather Prediction; Chapter 1. Mediurn-Range Forecasting at the ECMWF; 1. Introduction; 2. The Physical and Mathematical Basis for Medium-Range Forecasting; 3. Numerical Methods and Modeling Technique; 4. Observations, Their Use and Importance; 5. Operational Application and Results; 6. Problems and Prospects in Numerical Weather Prediction; 7. Concluding Remarks; References; Chapter 2. Extended Range Forecasting
- 1. Introduction2. An Evolution of 10-Day Forecast Performance; 3. Examples of Monthly Forecasts; 4. A Projection of Seasonal Forecasts; 5. Postscript; References; Chapter 3. Predictability; 1. Introduction; 2. Classical Predictability Studies; 3. Predictability of Space-Time Averages; 4. Some Outstanding Problems; 5. Concluding Remarks; References; Chapter 4. Data Assimilation; 1. Introduction; 2. Evolution of Assimilation and the FGGE; 3. Components of Four-Dimensional Assimilation Systems; 4. Characteristics of Some Current Assimilation Schemes
- 5. Role of Four-Dimensional Assimilation in Research and Operations6. Conclusion; References; Part II: Mesoscale Dynamics; Chapter 1. Predictability of Mesoscale Atmospheric Motions; 1. Introduction; 2. Classic Predictability Experiments and Their Relationship to Mesoscale Predictability; 3. Preliminary Predictability Study with a Mesoscale Model; 4. Discussion and Comparison with a Predictability Study Using a Global Model; 5. Summary and Conclusions; References; Chapter 2. Thermal and Orographic Mesoscale Atmospheric Systems-An Essay; 1. Introduction
- 2. Summary of Major Research Accomplishments3. Research Areas; 4. Eventual Goals; References; Chapter 3. Advances in the Theory of Atmospheric Fronts; 1. Introduction; 2. Baroclinic Waves and Fronts; 3. Mature Front; 4. What Observed Features Can Be Explained by Theory?; 5. What Other Processes Are Important in Frontogenesis?; References; Part Ill: Tropical Dynamics; Chapter 1. Numerical Modeling of Tropical Cyclones; 1. Introduction; 2. Numerical Models of Hurricanes; 3. Numerical Simulation of Tropical Cyclones; 4. Some Challenging Issues in the Future; Appendix. GFDL Hurricane Models