Severe Storms Modeling Re-creating Nature inside a computer
Since the early 1960's, meteorologists have studied severe storms with the aid of numerical models.
Modeling
In order to synthesise and test theoretical understanding of atmospheric chemistry, computer models are used. Numerical models solve the differential equations governing the concentrations of chemicals in the atmosphere.
Environmental Modeling Center
Emergency Action Plan
In hydrologic terms, a predetermined plan of action to be taken to reduce the potential for property damage and loss of life in an area affected by a dam break or excessive spillway.
Environmental Modeling Center (EMC) This is one of 9 centers that comprises the National Centers for Environmental Prediction (NCEP).
single-column modeling (SCM)An approach to the development and testing of cloud formation and parameterizations.
Climate modeling studies indicate an amplification effect (i.e., positive feedback) of the ice and snow-albedo feedback on increased surface air temperatures caused by increases in the atmospheric concentration of carbon dioxide.
2) MOS (Model Output Statistics) guidance based on Environmental Modeling Centers ETA modelMETARAn international code (Aviation Routine Weather Report) used for reporting, recording and transmitting weather observations.
Coupled Atmosphere-Ocean ModelSame as Coupled Model; in the context of climate modeling this usually refers to a numerical model which simulates both atmospheric and oceanic motions and temperatures and which takes into account the effects of ...
CALPUFF is an advanced non-steady-state meteorological and air quality modeling system developed and distributed by Earth Tech, Inc. The model has been adopted by the U.S.
The difference between a large eddy simulation and the traditional phenomenological modeling of turbulence is that in the latter case all scales of turbulent motion are parameterized. 2.
restoring - A technique used in numerical modeling, particularly ocean modeling, in which predicted variables are slowly changed toward prescribed values. The prescribed values are typically based on observations.
In the context of climate modeling this usually refers to a numerical model which simulates both atmospheric and oceanic motions and temperatures and which takes into account the effects of each component on the other.
The new equation makes use of advances in science, technology, and computer modeling to provide a more accurate, understandable, and useful formula for calculating the dangers from winter winds and freezing temperatures.
Modeling for storm tracks and intensity based on winds and temperatures in several layers of the atmosphere. Variants of this model are the VICBAR MODEL (nested baratropic model) and the LBAR MODEN (Limited-Area Barotropic Model).
The HSS website and its associated educational resources provide information on the science of hurricanes, methods of observing hurricanes, modeling and forecasting of hurricanes, how hurricanes impact society, ...
A primary mission of TIROS-NOAA is to monitor the 70 percent of the globe covered by water-where weather data is sparse and provide continuous data to the National Weather Service for use in numerical forecast modeling.
DomainIn air pollution modeling, the geographical area over which a simulation is performed.
 See also: Model, Wind, Weather, Cloud, Meteor
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