Presentations from the 2022 Annual WRF & MPAS Users’ Workshop



Instruction Sessions

IS-1

Project Raijin: GeoCAT Updates on Unstructured Grids Research and Development

Orhan Eroglu, NSF NCAR/CISL

IS-1 Abstract

IS-2

MPAS-A Open-Source Development: How You Can Get Involved

Bill Skamarock and Michael Duda, NSF NCAR/MMM

IS-2 Abstract




Model Developments (1)

Chair: Jordan Powers, NCAR/MMM

1.1

The Weather Research and Forecasting Model: 2022 Annual Update

Jimy Dudhia, NSF NCAR/MMM

1.1 Abstract
1.1 Slides

1.2

WRFDA 4.4 Update and JEDI-MPAS 1.0.0 release

Jake Liu, NSF NCAR/MMM

1.2 Abstract
1.1 Slides

1.3

Developing MPAS Earth System Model Capabilities - an Update

Bill Skamarock, NSF NCAR/MMM

1.3 Abstract
1.3 Slides

1.4

WRF-Chem v4.4: updates, applications, and future plans

Jordan Schnell, NOAA/GSL

1.4 Slides

1.5

What is MUSICA? How does MUSICA compare to WRF-Chem? And going to higher resolution

Wenfu Tang, M. Barth, L. Emmons, R. Kumar, G. Pfister and S. Tilmes, NSF NCAR/ACOM

1.5 Abstract
1.5 Slides

1.6

Shared Physics Repository for WRF, MPAS, and CM1

L. Fowler, G. Mullendore, George Bryan, Michael Duda, Jimy Dudhia, Wei Wang, and May Wong, NSF NCAR/MMM

1.6 Abstract
1.6 Slides




Model Developments (2)

Chair: Jordan Schnell, NOAA

2.1

Recent additions to the WRF-Solar model: The WRF-Solar Ensemble Prediction System and the MAD-WRF short-term prediction component

P. Jimenez, NSF NCAR/RAL

2.1 Abstract
2.1 Slides

2.2

Modifying the Height-Based Vertical Coordinate in MPAS to Permit a Constant Pressure Upper Boundary for Geospace Applications

J. Klemp, NSF NCAR/MMM

2.2 Abstract
2.2 Slides

2.3

Development and evaluation of the coupled MPAS-CMAQ model system

J. Willison, J. Pleim, D. Wong, R. Gilliam, R. Bullock, J. Herwehe, C. Hogrefe, and G. Pouliot, EPA

2.3 Abstract

2.4

Bringing realistic aerosol emissions and initialization to improve cloud condensation nuclei and ice nuclei representation in MPAS forecasts

L. Fowler, NSF NCAR/MMM

2.4 Abstract
2.4 Slides

2.5

Weakly coupled data assimilation with aerosol-cloud interactions in WRF-Chem/WRFDA

S. Ha, NSF NCAR/MMM

2.5 Abstract
2.5 Slides




Air Quality, Fire Weather, & Real-time Prediction (1)

Chair: Mary Barth, NSF NCAR/MMM/ACOM

3.1

Consequence Analysis of Sulfur Dioxide Emissions from Shisakajima Copper Smelter

Toyoaki NAKARAI, Jo NAKAYAMA, Kento SHIOTA, Yuichiro IZATO, and Atsumi MIYAKE, Japan

3.1 Abstract
3.1 Slides

3.2

Experimental Atmospheric Forecasting System for Indochina and Southeast Asia

Ronald Macatangay, National Astronomical Research Institute of Thailand, Thailand

3.2 Abstract
3.2 Slides

3.3

Evaluation of WRF/Chem model real-time air quality forecasts over the Eastern Mediterranean

George K. Georgiou, The Cyprus Institute, Cyprus

3.3 Abstract
3.3 Slides

3.4

Modeling transport of Saharan mineral dust over the Iberian Peninsula: A multi-scheme assessment of size distribution and optical properties

Miguel Pino Carmona, University of Granada, Spain

3.4 Abstract
3.4 Slides

3.5

Vertical Distribution of Aerosols during Deep-Convective Event in the Himalaya Using WRF-Chem Model at Convection Permitting Scale

Prashant Singh, Goethe University Frankfurt, Germany

3.5 Abstract
3.5 Slides

3.6

The Firebrand Parameterization in WRF-Fire: Simulations for the Marshall Fire

M. Frediani, NSF NCAR/RAL

3.6 Abstract
3.6 Slides




Air Quality, Fire Weather, & Real-time Prediction (2)

Chair: Bill Skamarock, NSF NCAR/MMM

4.1

Modeling fire-atmosphere interactions with WRF-SFIRE

Adam Kochanski, Angel Farguell, Kathleen Clough, Jeremy Benik, Derek V. Mallia, Jan Mandel, and Kyle Hilburn, San Jose University

4.1 Slides

4.2

IBM GRAF Update and Roadmap - Unified Hourly Global High-Resolution 72HR Forecasts Using JEDI

Brett Wilt, IBM/Weather

4.2 Slides

4.3

Weather on Demand

Olafur Rögnvaldssn, Joao Hackerott, Jorge Rosas-Santana and Karolina Stanislawska, Belgingur, Iceland

4.3 Abstract
4.3 Slides

4.4

WRF/MPAS used as operative model for small centers of meteorology

Jorge Humberto Bravo Méndze, Freelane, Mexico

4.4 Abstract
4.4 Slides

4.5

A Cold-Bias Problem over Lowland Snow Using the NOAH-MP LSM: Demonstration of the Problem and Possible Solutions

C Mass, and D. Ovens, Univ of Washington

4.5 Abstract
4.5 Slides

4.6

Brown carbon radiative effects over High Mountain Asia: WRF-Chem model implementation and application

Cenlin He, NSF NCAR/RAL

4.6 Abstract
4.6 Slides




Model Applications & WRF-MPAS Comparisons

Chair: Robert Fovell, The State Universiyt of New York at Albany

5.1

Structure of latent heating rate in the severe convective environment - WRF Simulation using Microphysical Process from WDM6

Madhulatha, Jimy Dudhia, Rae-Seol Park, and M.Rajeevan, IMD, India

5.1 Abstract
5.1 Slides

5.2

Simulating the morning transition of flow over the Eastern Snake River Plain

Yue Qin, Boston Univ

5.2 Abstract
5.2 Slides

5.3

Day-ahead forecasting of solar irradiance using WRF-Solar and evaluation using the National Solar Radiation Database

J. Kim, NSF NCAR/RAL

5.3 Abstract
5.3 Slides

5.4

MPAS-powered downscaling solution for wind resource assessment

Marta Gil Bardaji, Vortex FdC/University of Barcelona, Spain

4.4 Abstract
5.4 Slides

5.5

Comparison of WRF and Regional MPAS: Ensuring Consistent Physics Configurations

M. Wong, M. Chen, B. Skamarock, and W. Wang, NSF NCAR/MMM

5.5 Abstract
5.5 Slides




Model Applications in Climate & Tropical Predictions

Chair: Jimy Dudhia, NSF NCAR/MMM

6.1

The impact of climate change on heavy precipitation events in the eastern Mediterranean: Insights from event-based storylines

M. Armon, F. Marra, D. Rostkier-Edelstein, C. Garfinkel, O. Adam, U. Dayan, Y. Enzel, E. Morin, The Hebrew University of Jerusalem, Fredy and Nadine Herrmann Institute of Earth Sciences, Jerusalem, Israel

6.1 Abstract
6.1 Slides

6.2

Assessment of ITCZ types over the tropical Pacific in a Channel Model

Mayara Lins, Maria Cristina Silva, Pallav Ray, Xin Zhou, Fabricio Silva, and Helber Gomes, Federal University of Alagoas, Brazil

6.2 Abstract
6.2 Slides

6.3

Understanding the role of topography on the diurnal cycle of precipitation in the Maritime Continent during MJO propagation

Haochen Tan, Argonne National Lab

6.3 Abstract
6.3 Slides

6.4

Three Dimensional Structure of Convectively Coupled Equatorial Waves in MPAS-A

R. Rios-Berrios, NSF NCAR/MMM

6.4 Slides

6.5

Improved simulation of mid-latitude climate in a new channel model compared to contemporary GCMs

P. Ray, X. Zhou, H. Tan, J. Dudhia, M. W. Moncrieff, C. O’Connor, and K. Carmer, Florida Institute of Technology

6.5 Abstract
6.5 Slides

6.6

Dynamical Downscaling Using WRF in a Fully Coupled Regional Climate Model

M. Seefeldt, University of Colorado - Boulder

6.6 Abstract
6.6 Slides