HR: 1340h
AN: A53A-0870    [Abstracts]
TI: Nesting strategies in regional climate modeling
AU: * LaRow, T
EM: larow@coaps.fsu.edu
AU: Cocke, S
EM: scocke@mailer.fsu.edu
AU: Shin, D
EM: shin@coaps.fsu.edu
AB: This paper will discuss the use of nesting strategies within the FSU regional spectral model. The FSU regional spectral model is embedded within the FSU global spectral model. Both models share the same physics and vertical structure making this modeling system ideal for boundary condition studies. The experiments consists of running the nested model for several months over northern South America. By varying the domain size and horizontal resolution we are able to examine the impact on the precipitation field. In addition an 'Acid Test' was conducted. Results will be presented.
DE: 3309 Climatology (1620)
SC: Atmospheric Sciences [A]
MN: 2004 AGU Fall Meeting