Prototype WRF (Weather Research and Forecast) model.   

Model Tests Setup, W. Skamarock, 7 Aug 2000

Contents:

A) Directions for running a test case.
B) List of available test cases

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(A)  Directions for running a test case

A suite of tests for the WRF model can be found in the 
directory "test".  Each subdirectory in /test contains the
necessary data and input files to run the test specific
to that directory.  To run specific test, builld the WRF model
and the necessary initialization routine by typing

-> compile "test_name"

in the main directory (the directory containing this README file).
For example, to build the executables for the 2D (x,z) squall line
example, you would type the command "compile squall2d_x".

after a successful build, go the the specific test directory:

-> cd test/"test_name"

run the initialization code

-> ideal_"test_name".exe

and then run the simulation

-> wrf.exe

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(B) Available Test Cases

the available test cases are

1) squall2d_x (in /test/squall2d_x)

   2D squall line (x,z) using Kessler microphysics
   and a fixed 300 m^2/s viscosity.  periodicity 
   condition used in y so that 3D model produces
   2D simulation.  v velocity  should be zero and there 
   should be no variation in y in the results.

2) squall2d_y (in /test/squall2d_y)

   same as squall2d_x, except with (x) rotated to (y).
   u velocity  should be zero and there 
   should be no variation in x in the results.

3) 3D quarter-circle shear supercell simulation.
   Left and right moving supercells are produced.

