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contributor authorJunker, Norman W.
contributor authorHoke, James E.
contributor authorGrumm, Richard H.
date accessioned2017-06-09T14:42:46Z
date available2017-06-09T14:42:46Z
date copyright1989/09/01
date issued1989
identifier issn0882-8156
identifier otherams-2500.pdf
identifier urihttp://onlinelibrary.yabesh.ir/handle/yetl/4161735
description abstractThis paper details the performance characteristics of the two regional dynamical models used at the National Meteorological Center to forecast for North America. Strengths and weaknesses of these models?the limited-area fine-mesh (LFM) model and the nested grid model (NGM) of the Regional Analysis and Forecast System (RAFS)?are presented in terms of their ability to predict such fields and features as 500-mb heights, surface lows and highs, precipitation events, and the diurnal cycle. The systematic characteristics of the models are emphasized. Overall, the NGM was found to be more accurate than the LFM. Nevertheless, the LFM is a valuable forecast model because of its accuracy and longevity in providing operational guidance.
publisherAmerican Meteorological Society
titlePerformance of NMC's Regional Models
typeJournal Paper
journal volume4
journal issue3
journal titleWeather and Forecasting
identifier doi10.1175/1520-0434(1989)004<0368:PONRM>2.0.CO;2
journal fristpage368
journal lastpage390
treeWeather and Forecasting:;1989:;volume( 004 ):;issue: 003
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