MKX High-Res (4 km) WRF-ARW Model Information


MKX High-Res (4 km) WRF Domain
High-Resolution WRF Output (GFS init)
  • Hourly Output out to 30 hours
  • Complete output available ~ 03Z, 09Z, 15Z, 21Z
  • Synchronously post-processed
  • 4 km grid spacing
  • Uses NCEP GFS for initial and boundary conditions
  • 31 vertical levels
  • 50 mb model top
  • fully compressible non-hydrostatic dynamics
  • mass based terrain following vertical coordinate
  • No convective parameterization
  • Lin et al. microphysics
  • Yonsei Planetary Boundary Layer Physics
  • Rapid Radiative Transfer Model longwave radiation scheme
  • Dudhia shortwave radiation scheme

Disclaimer: The available output is experimental and should not be considered as an official operational dataset. These modeling systems and this site are not maintained on a 24 hours basis. Timely delivery of products to this site is not guaranteed. The design and configuration of the modeling system may change without notice.


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  • Page last modified: 20-Aug-2009 3:32 PM UTC
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