PPT Slide
- Define “plug-compatible” interface for physics modules
- Implement and test basic physics in WRF:
- Kessler-type (no-ice) microphysics
- Lin et al. (graupel included) microphysics
- Kain-Fritsch cumulus parameterization
- Shortwave radiation (cloud-interactive) from MM5
- Longwave radiation (RRTM)
- MRF (Hong and Pan) PBL
- Blackadar surface slab ground temperature prediction
- Implement a complete suite of research physics packages
- Encourage and facilitate community involvement in advanced model physics development and evaluation
Strategy for WRF Model Physics