MODELING OF COASTAL METEOROLOGY IN WEAKLY FORCED SITUATIONS

摘要

Accurate modeling of plume dispersion is inherently tied to the accurate modeling of the wind and temperature structure in the vicinity of the plume. The mesoscale models currently in use show good skill in such forecasts when the synoptic forcing isrelatively strong. However, in weakly forced situations the models exhibit considerably lower skill, especially in situations where the topography might play a significant role. One such scenario is the complex flow patterns that are observed over coastal regions.