Presentations from the 2017 Annual WRF Users’ Workshop



Lecture Series: Ensemble Forecasting

LS-1

A Primer on Ensemble Prediction

Thomas Hamill, NOAA

LS-1 Slides

LS-2

On the Representation of Model-error in Ensemble Prediction Systems

Judith Berner, NSF NCAR/MMM, LS-2 Slides

LS-3

Ensemble Forecast Verification and Visualization

Ryan Sobash and Craig Schwartz, NSF NCAR/MMM

LS-3a Slides
LS-3b Slides





1 : WRF Modeling System Development Updates

Chair: Jordan Powers, NSF NCAR/MMM

1.1

The Weather Research and Forecasting Model: 2017 Annual Update

Jimy Dudhia, Mesoscale and Microscale Meteorology Laboratory, NSF National Center for Atmospheric Research

1.1 Abstract
1.1 Slides

1.2

WRFDA 2017 Update

Zhiquan Liu, Jamie Bresch, Mike Kavulich, Juanzhen Sun, and Ying Zhang, NSF National Center for Atmospheric Research

1.2 Abstract
1.2 Slides

1.3

WRF-Chem V3.9: A summary of status and updates

Ahmadov, Ravan, Georg A. Grell, Ka Yee Wong, Megan Bela, Li Zhang, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA)/Earth Systems Research Laboratory/Global Systems Division, and many other directly contributing authors from NOAA, the National Center for Atmospheric Research, and other institutes

1.3 Abstract
1.3 Slides

1.4

Software Updates and Plans

David O. Gill, NSF National Center for Atmospheric Research

1.4 Abstract
1.4 Slides

1.5

WRF, MPAS, and Unified Modeling

Chris Davis, NSF National Center for Atmospheric Research

1.5 Abstract
1.5 Slides





2 : Other Status Reports

Chair: Todd Hutchinson, University of Colorado Cooperative Institute for Research in the Environmental Sciences, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA)/Earth Systems Research Laboratory/Global Systems Division, and Developmental Testbed Center

2.1

Recent enhancements and applications of the WRF-Hydro Modeling system

Gochis, David, NSF National Center for Atmospheric Research

2.1 Abstract
2.1 Slides

2.2

Providing operational GSI and EnKF to the research community: 2017 update

Shao, Hui, NSF National Center for Atmospheric Research (NCAR), Ming Hu, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration and Cooperative Institute for Research for Research in Environmental Sciences, Chunhua Zhou, Don Stark, and Kathryn Newman, NCAR

2.2 Abstract
2.2 Slides
2.2 Extended Abstract

2.3

A Unified Approach to Verification

Jensen, Tara, NSF National Center for Atmospheric Research and Developmental Testbed Center (DTC), Bonny Strong, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA)/Global Systems Division and DTC, Ivanka Stajner, NOAA/Office of Science and Technology Integration, Fanglin Yang, and Geoff Manikin, NOAA/Environmenal Modeling Center

2.3 Abstract
2.3 Slides

2.4

Hurricane WRF: 2017 operational implementation and community support

Liu, Bin, IMSG Inc. and National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA)/Environmental Modeling Center (EMC), Avichal Mehra, NOAA/EMC, Zhan Zhang, IMSG Inc. and NOAA/EMC, Kathryn Newman, NSF National Center for Atmospheric Research (NCAR), Sergio Abarca, IMSG Inc. and NOAA/EMC, Ligia Bernardet, NOAA/Global Systems Division (GSD) and Cooperative Institute for Research in Environmental Sciences (CIRES), Mrinal Biswas, Laurie Carson, NCAR, Jili Dong, IMSG Inc. and NOAA/EMC, James Frimel, NOAA/GSD and Cooperative Institute for Research in the Atmosphere, Evelyn Grell, NOAA/Physical Sciences Division and CIRES, Evan Kalina, NOAA/GSD and CIRES, Hyun-Sook Kim, IMSG Inc. and NOAA/EMC, Qingfu Liu, NOAA/EMC, Tim Marchok, NOAA/Geophysical Fluid Dynamics Laboratory, Zaizhong Ma, IMSG Inc. and NOAA/EMC, Jessica Meixner, Dmitry Sheinin, IMSG Inc. and NOAA/EMC, Jason Sippel, NOAA/Hurricane Research Division, Biju Thomas, University of Rhode Island, Mingjing Tong, Weiguo Wang, Keqin Wu, Banglin. Zhang, Lin Zhu, IMSG Inc. and NOAA/EMC, and Vijay Tallapragada, NOAA/EMC

2.4 Abstract
2.4 Slides

2.5

RF-ARW research to operations update: the Rapid-Refresh (RAP) version 4, High-Resolution Rapid Refresh (HRRR) version 3 and convection-allowing ensemble prediction

Alexander, Curtis, Steve Weygandt, Stan Benjamin, David Dowell, NSF National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Ming Hu, Tanya Smirnova, Joe Olson, Jaymes Kenyon, NOAA and Cooperative Institute for Research in Environmental Sciences (CIRES), Georg Grell, NOAA, Eric James, NOAA and CIRES, Haidao Lin, NOAA and Cooperative Institute for Research in the Atmosphere (CIRA), Terra Ladwig, NOAA and CIRES, John Brown, Trevor Alcott, NOAA, and Isidora Jankov, NOAA and CIRA

2.5 Abstract
2.5 Slides

2.6

RRTMG-P: An Updated and Standardized Radiative Transfer Package for Earth System Applications on High Performance Computing Systems

Pincus, Robert, University of Colorado, John Dennis, Brian Eaton, Youngsung Kim, NSF National Center for Atmospheric Research, and John Michalakes, University Corporation for Atmospheric Research/Cooperative Programs for the Advancement of Earth System Sciences

2.6 Abstract
2.6 Slides

2.7

Unifying the Production Suite at the NWS: What does this mean for Convection Allowing Models?

Tolman, Hendrick L., NSF National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration/National Weather Service/Office of Science and Technology Integration

2.7 Abstract
2.7 Slides





3 : Ensemble Forecasting

Chair: Cliff Mass, University of Washington

3.1

Toward 1-km ensemble forecasts over large domains

Schwartz, Craig S., Glen S. Romine, Kathryn R. Fossell, Ryan A. Sobash, and Morris L. Weisman, National Center for Atmospheric Research

3.1 Abstract
3.1 Slides

3.2

Development of the ensemble QPF products in Central Weather Bureau

Hong, Jing-Shan, Treng-Shi Huang, Central Weather Bureau, Ming-Zhang Wu, Taiwan Typhoon and Flood Research Institute

3.2 Abstract
3.2 Slides

3.3

Insights from model physics errors from a CONUS-wide ensemble

Fovell, Robert, and Alex Gallagher, University at Albany, SUNY

3.3 Abstract
3.3 Slides

3.4

Ensemble large-eddy simulation for the DOE Atmospheric Radiation Measurement Facility’s LES ARM Symbiotic Simulation and Observation (LASSO) project

Gustafson, William I., Pacific Northwest National Laboratory (PNNL), Andrew M. Vogelmann, Brookhaven National Laboratory (BNL), Heng Xiao, PNNL, Satoshi Endo, Tami Toto, BNL, Zhijin Li, Xiaoping Cheng, Jinwon Kim, University of California Los Angeles

3.4 Abstract
3.4 Slides





4 : Evaluation of PBL and Surface Physics

Chair: Bill Gustafson, Pacific Northwest National Laboratory

4.1

Shallow cumulus evaluated with the LASSO (ensemble LES) framework

Angevine, Wayne M., Cooperative Institute for Research in Environmental Sciences (CIRES), University of Colorado, and National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration/Earth Systems Research Laboratory (NOAA/ESRL)/Chemical Sciences Division, Joseph Olson and Jaymes Kenyon, CIRES and NOAA/ESRL/Global Sciences Division

4.1 Abstract
4.1 Slides

4.2

Evaluation of a three-dimensional PBL parameterization for simulations of flow over complex terrain

Kosovic, Branko, and Pedro Jimenez Munoz, NSF National Center for Atmospheric Research

4.2 Abstract
4.2 Slides

4.3

Coupled mesoscale-LES modeling to improve the representation of stably-stratified atmospheric boundary layers

Munoz-Esparza, Domingo, Branko Kosovic, Jeremy Sauer, NSF National Center for Atmospheric Research, and Julie Lundquist, Department of Atmospheric and Oceanic Sciences, University of Colorado Boulder

4.3 Abstract
4.3 Slides

4.4

WRF-LES in 250+ real sites: Learnings and Challenges

Montornès, Alex, Pau Casso, Gil Lizcano, Vortex, Spain, and Branko Kosovic, NSF National Center for Atmospheric Research

4.4 Abstract
4.4 Slides

4.5

Using WRF-Urban to Assess Summertime Air Conditioning Electric Loads and their Impacts on Urban Weather in Beijing

Xu, Xiaoyu, Nanjing University of Information Science and Technology, Nanjing, China, IUM, Beijing, China, and NSF National Center for Atmospheric Research (NCAR), Fei Chen, NCAR, Shiguang Miao, IUM, Beijing, China, and Michael Barlage, NCAR

4.5 Abstract
4.5 Slides

4.6

Noah-MP Land Model Development and Future Directions

Barlage, Michael, and Fei Chen, NSF National Center for Atmospheric Research

4.6 Abstract
4.6 Slides





5 : Application in Regional Climate Modeling

Chair: Jerome Fast, Pacific Northwest National Laboratory

5.1

Individual and Combined Impacts of Projected Climate and Emission Changes on Future Air Quality over the U.S.

Jena, Chinmay, Yang Zhang, Kai Wang, Patrick Campbell, Department of Marine, Earth, and Atmospheric Sciences, North Carolina State University, Fang Yan, Zifeng Lu, and David Streets, Energy Systems Division, Argonne National Laboratory, Argonne, IL

5.1 Abstract
5.1 Slides

5.2

Improvements to the Noah land surface model in WRF-CMAQ, and its application to future changes in the Chesapeake Bay region

Campbell, Patrick, Jesse Bash, Chris Nolte, and Tanya Spero, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency

5.2 Abstract
5.2 Slides

5.3

Evaluation of WRF physics options for West African monsoon applications

Imole Ezekiel Gbode, Federal University of Technology, Akure, Nigeria, and Jimy Dudhia, NSF National Center for Atmospheric Research

5.3 Abstract
5.3 Slides

5.4

Evaluation of the Noah-MP land surface model coupled to WRF in a semiarid urban environment

Salamanca, Francisco, Arizona State University, Yizhou Zhang, Institute of Urban Meteorology, Michael Barlage, Fei Chen, Research Applications Laboratory, NSF National Center for Atmospheric Research, and Alex Mahalov, Arizona State University

5.4 Abstract
5.4 Slides

5.5

WRF as the atmospheric model in the Regional Arctic System Model (RASM)

Seefeldt, Mark W., and John J. Cassano, University of Colorado - Boulder, Cooperative Institute for Research in Environmental Sciences

5.5 Abstract
5.5 Slides

5.6

Development of a 10-year wind resource climatology with Global WRF

Stoelinga, Mark T, James McCaa, and Rhea George, Vaisala

5.6 Abstract
5.6 Slides





6 : Evaluation of Moist Model Physics

Chair: Mark Stoelinga, Vaisala

6.1

New developments and applications using the scale and aerosol aware Grell-Freitas convection parameterization

Grell, Georg A., National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration/Earth Systems Research Laboratory/Global Systems Division (NOAA/ESRL/GSD), I. Jankov, Cooperative Institute for Research in the Atmosphere (CIRA) and NOAA/ESRL/GSD, S. R. Freitas, National Aeronautics and Space Administration, M. Bela, NOAA/ESRL/GSD, J. Olson, Cooperative Institute for Research in Environmental Sciences and NOAA/ESRL/GSD, and J. Berner, NSF National Center for Atmospheric Research

6.1 Abstract
6.1 Slides

6.2

Testing of Grell-Freitas scheme with Hurricane WRF model

Biswas, M., K. Newman, NSF National Center for Atmospheric Research (NCAR)/Developmental Testbed Center (DTC), E. Kalina, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA)/Earth Systems Research Laboratory (ESRL), and DTC, L. Carson, NCAR and DTC, G. Grell, NOAA/ESRL, E. Grell, L. Bernardet, and J. Frimel, NOAA/ESRL and DTC

6.2 Abstract
6.2 Slides

6.3

Introducing scale-aware microphysics and aerosol cloud interactions to the Weather Research and Forecasting Model (WRF-ACI)

Glotfelty, Timothy, Kiran Alapaty, United States Environmental Protection Agency, Patrick Hawbecker, North Carolina State University, Hugh Morrison, NSF National Center for Atmospheric Research, Xiaoliang Song, and Guang Zhang, Scripps Institution of Oceanography

6.3 Abstract
6.3 Slides

6.4

Evaluation of Quantitative Precipitation Forecast of High-Resolution Rapid Refresh Model

Radhakrishnan, Chandrasekar, Haonan Chen, and V.Chandrasekar, Colorado State University, Fort Collins, CO

6.4 Abstract
6.4 Slides

6.5

Impact of resolution and boundary conditions on the cloud simulation over Middle East area

Pan, Linlin, Yubao Liu, Yongxin Zhang, Rong-Shyang Sheu, Roux Gregory, NSF National Center for Atmospheric Research, Dorita Rostkier-Edelstein, Svivan Twito, and Pi Adam, Israel Institute for Biological Research, Israel

6.5 Abstract
6.5 Slides

6.6

Using high-resolution ARM observations to evaluate high-resolution WRF simulations

Fast, Jerome, and Larry Berg, Pacific Northwest National Laboratory

6.6 Abstract
6.6 Slides





7A : Development and Testing of WRF-Chem

Chair : Georg Grell, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration/Earth Systems Research Laboratory/Global Systems Division

7A.1

Evaluation of WRF-Chem cloud-resolving modeling of haboobs

Anisimov, Anatolii, King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST), Duncan Axisa, NSF National Center for Atmospheric Research (NCAR), Suleiman Mostamandi, KAUST, Paul A. Kucera, NCAR, and Georgiy Stenchikov, KAUST

7A.1 Abstract
7A.1 Slides

7A.2

Effects of satellite clouds-corrected photolysis rates on ozone over CONUS using the WRF-Chem model

Ryu, Young-Hee, Alma Hodzic, Jerome Barre, Gael Descombes, NSF National Center for Atmospheric Research, Patrick Minnis, National Aeronautics and Space Administration/Langley Research Center, and Douglas Spangenberg, Science Systems and Applications

7A.2 Abstract
7A.2 Slides

7A.3

Combined Impacts of Nitrous Acid and Nitryl Chloride on Lower Tropospheric Ozone: New Module Development in WRF-Chem and Application to China

Zhang, Li, Qinyi Li, Tao Wang, Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Hong Kong, China, Ravan Ahmadov, Cooperative Institute for Research in Environmental Sciences, University of Colorado, and National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration/Earth Systems Reserach Laboratory, Qiang Zhang, Meng Li, Center for Earth System Science, Tsinghua University, Beijing, China, and Mengyao Lv, National Meterological Center, China Meterological Administration, Beijing, China

7A.3 Abstract
7A.3 Slides

7A.4

Modeling NO2 concentrations in the urban area of Berlin/Brandenburg with WRF-Chem: model evaluation and sensitivity to traffic emissions

Kuik, Friderike, and Tim Butler, Institute for Advanced Sustainability Studies Potsdam, Germany

7A.4 Abstract
7A.4 Slides

7A.5

Effects of aerosol representation complexity on air quality and weather forecasting skill over South America

Bela, Megan, and Georg Grell, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration/Earth Systems Research Laboratory (NOAA/ESRL), Saulo Freitas, National Aeronautics and Space Administration/Goddard Space Flight Center (NASA/GSFC), Ravan Ahmadov, NOAA/ESRL, Gabriel Pereira, NASA/GSFC and Federal University of São João del-Rei, KaYee Wong, Li Zhang, and Mariusz Pagowski, NOAA/ESRL

7A.5 Abstract
7A.5 Slides

7A.6

Assimilating compact phase space retrievals (CPSRs) with WRF-Chem/DART: extension to rectangular systems and comparison with independent observations

Mizzi, Arthur P., David P. Edwards, NSF National Center for Atmospheric Research (NCAR)/Atmospheric Chemistry Observations and Modeling Laboratory, and Jeffrey L. Anderson, NCAR/Institute for Mathematics Applied to Geosciences

7A.6 Abstract
7A.6 Slides





7B : Development and Testing of WRFDA

Chair : Jake Liu, National Center for Atmospheric Research/Mesoscale and Microscale Meteorology Laboratory

7B.1

Assimilation of Microwave All-Sky Radiances and Hydrometeor Retrievals in HWRF

Wu, Ting-Chi, Milija Zupanski, Lewis Grasso, and Christian Kummerow, Cooperative Institute for Research in the Atmosphere/Colorado State University, Sid-Ahmed Boukabara, National Aeronautics and Space Administration/Center for Satellite Applications and Research

7B.1 Abstract
7B.1 Slides

7B.2

Application of the randomized incremental optimal technique (RIOT) for parallelization of 4D-Var in WRFDA-Chem

Guerrette, Jonathan, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, Nicolas Bousserez, and Daven Henze, University of Colorado at Boulder

7B.2 Abstract
7B.2 Slides

7B.3

Testing and Evaluation of the Hybrid 4D EnVar GSI for 3-km High Resolution Regional Applications

Zhou, Chunhua, Hui Shao, NSF National Center for Atmospheric Research, Ming Hu, and Jeff Beck, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration/Earth Systems Research Laboratory

7B.3 Abstract
7B.3 Slides

7B.4

A Quality Control Based on the Local Spectral Width of COSMIC Radio Occultation for Data Assimilation

Liu, Hui, Y.-H. Kuo, S. Sokolovskiy, S.-P. Ho, Z. Zeng, L.-F. Hsiao, and B.C. Ruston, University Corporation for Atmospheric Research/Constellation Observing System for Meteorology, Ionosphere, and Climate

7B.4 Abstract
7B.4 Slides

7B.5

Impact of Assimilating GOES-Imager Radiance with A Rapid Refresh Assimilation System for Convection-Permitting Forecast over Mexico

Yang, Chun, Nanjing University of Information Science & Technology (NUIST), Zhiquan Liu, NSF National Center for Atmospheric Research, Feng Gao, Peter Childs, Panasonic Weather Solution, and Jinzhong Min, NUIST

7B.5 Abstract
7B.5 Slides

7B.6

An examination of WRF-based RTFDDA radar data assimilation on its capability in forecasting precipitation through observing system simulation experiments

Huang, Yongjie, Mei Xu, and Yubao Liu, NSF National Center for Atmospheric Research, Boulder, Colorado

7B.6 Abstract
7B.6 Slides





8 : Evaluation of Model Performances

Chair: Glen Romine, National Center for Atmospheric Research/Mesoscale and Microscale Meteorology Laboratory

8.1

An evaluation of the new hybrid vertical coordinate in the RAP and HRRR

Beck, Jeff, Cooperative Institute for Research in the Atmosphere (CIRA), National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration/Earth Systems Research Laboratory/Global Systems Division (NOAA/ESRL/GSD) and Developmental Testbed Center (DTC), John M. Brown, NOAA/ESRL/GSD, Joseph Olson and Tatiana G. Smirnova, Cooperative Institute for Research in the Environmental Sciences and NOAA/ESRL/GSD, Trevor Alcott, Stan Benjamin and Curtis Alexander, NOAA/ESRL/GSD, Jimy Dudhia, Dave Gill, Wei Wang and Joe Klemp, NSF National Center for Atmospheric Research

8.1 Abstract
8.1 Slides

8.2

Evaluation of the WRF hybrid vertical coordinate for an air turbulence simulation

Park, Sang-Hun, Yonsei University, Korea, Joseph Klemp, NSF National Center for Atmospheric Reserarch, and Jung-Hoon Kim, Colorado State University/Cooperative Institute for Research in the Atmosphere and National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration/Aviation Weather Center

8.2 Abstract
8.2 Slides

8.3

WRF Diffusion in Complex Terrain

Mass, Cliff, and David Ovens, University of Washington

8.3 Abstract
8.3 Slides

8.4

Southern California ‘Sundowner’ Events: Simulation Studies

Tilley, Jeffrey S., University of North Georgia, Michael L. Kaplan, Craig M. Smith and Benjamin Hatchett, Desert Research Institute

8.4 Abstract
8.4 Slides

8.5

Development of WRF-FDDA NWP systems for power grid applications in China

Liu, Yubao, Will Y.Y. Cheng, Yuewei Liu, Gregory Roux, Linlin Pan, Luca Delle Monache, Si Shen, Haoliang Wang, NSF National Center for Atmospheric Research, Shuanglei Feng, Weisheng Wang, Chun Liu, Shuanglong Jin, Ju Hu, and Zongpeng Song, Chinese Electric Power Research Institute

8.5 Abstract
8.5 Slides

8.6

Addressing systematic biases in RAP/HRRR physics for WFIP2

Olson, Joseph B., Jaymes S. Kenyon, Cooperative Institute for Research in Environmental Sciences (CIRES) and National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration/Earth Systems Laboratory/Global Systems Division (NOAA/ESRL/GSD), John M. Brown, NOAA/ESRL/GSD, Wayne M. Angevine, CIRES and NOAA/ESRL/GSD, Curtis Alexander, Georg Grell, NOAA/ESRL/GSD, Tanya Smirnova, CIRES and NOAA/ESRL/GSD, David D. Turner, Stan Benjamin, and Michael Toy, NOAA/ESRL/GSD

8.6 Abstract
8.6 Slides

8.7

The Colorado Fire Prediction System: system description and evaluation

Jimenez, Pedro A., Branko Kosovic, Domingo Munoz-Esparza, Amanda Anderson, Bill Petzke, Jennifer Boehnert, Jim Cowie, John Exby, Kevin Sampson, Robert Sharman, Barbara Brown and William Mahoney, NSF National Center for Atmospheric Research

8.7 Abstract
8.7 Slides





9 : Model for Prediction Across Scales

Chair:Joseph Klemp, National Center for Atmospheric Research/Mesoscale and Microscale Meteorology Laboratory

9.1

Regional MPAS is (almost) here: Formulation and preliminary results

Skamarock, Bill, Michael Duda, NSF National Center for Atmospheric Research, and Sang-Hun Park, Yonsei University, South Korea

9.1 Abstract
9.1 Slides

9.2

The global Ensemble Kalman Filter (EnKF) analysis for the Model for Prediction Across Scales (MPAS) on the variable-resolution meshes

Ha, Soyoung, Chris Snyder, and Bill Skamarock, NSF National Center for Atmospheric Research/Mesoscale and Microscale Meteorology Laboratory

9.2 Abstract
9.2 Slides

9.3

A global high-resolution predictability experiment using MPAS

Judt, Falko, NSF National Center for Atmospheric Research/Advanced Study Program

9.3 Abstract
9.3 Slides

9.4

Evaluating Tropical Cyclone Prediction in MPAS

Wang, Wei, David A. Ahijevych, Chris Davis, and Bill Skamarock, NSF National Center for Atmospheric Reserach/Mesoscale and Microscale Meterorology Laboratory

9.4 Abstract
9.4 Slides

9.5

Refinement and testing of analysis nudging in MPAS-A

Bullock, Russell, Robert Gilliam, Hosein Foroutan, and Jerold Herwehe, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency

9.5 Abstract
9.5 Slides

9.6

Variable-resolution modelling and extreme scaling applications with the Model for Prediction Across Scales (MPAS)

Heinzeller, Dominikus, Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT), Germany, and University of Augsburg (UniA), Germany, Michael G. Duda, NSF National Center for Atmospheric Research, Matthijs Kramer, Wageningen University (WUR), Netherlands, Hugo Hartmann, Wim van den Berg, MeteoGroup, Netherlands, Gert-Jan Steeneveld, WUR, and Harald Kunstmann, KIT and UniA

9.6 Abstract
9.6 Slides





Instructional Sessions





Poster Presentations


WRF Model Development

P1

The Common Community Physics Package (CCPP)

Bernardet, Ligia, Timothy Brown, University of Colorado Cooperative Institute for Research in the Environmental Sciences, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA)/Earth Systems Research Laboratory/Global Systems Division, and Developmental Testbed Center (DTC), Dave Gill, Laurie Carson, Josh Hacker, Louisa Nance, and Jimy Dudhia, NSF National Center for Atmospheric Research and DTC, Vijay Tallapragada, NOAA National Centers for Environmental Protection/Environmental Modeling Center, and Fred Toepfer, NOAA Office of Science and Technology Integration

P1 Abstract
P1 Poster

P2

Containerization of weather forecasting platforms: enabling large scale distributed historical simulations

Lynar, Timothy, and Frank Suits, IBM Research

P2 Abstract

P3

WRF-HiFire: development of a high-order accurate fire-spread model in WRF using the level-set method and its evaluation

Munoz-Esparza, Domingo, Pedro Jimenez, and Branko Kosovic, NSF National Center for Atmospheric Research

P3 Abstract

P4

Regional Arctic System Model (RASM) Diagnostics – Mean and Diurnal Output for Regional Climate Simulations

Seefeldt, Mark W., Jose C. Ramirez, and John J. Cassano, University of Colorado, Boulder, and Cooperative Institute for Research in Environmental Sciences

P4 Abstract




Ensemble Forecasting

P6

The NCAR Ensemble

Fossell, Kate, Glen Romine, Craig Schwartz, and Ryan Sobash, NSF National Center for Atmospheric Research

P6 Abstract

P7

A combined bias-correction and probability calibration ensemble post-processing scheme for the Army WRF Ensemble- RTFDDA system

Roux, Gregory, Yubao Liu, Jason Knievel, Luca Delle Monache, Tom Hopson, NSF National Center for Atmospheric Research, Scott Halvorson, U.S. Army Research Laboratory

P7 Abstract

P8

Realtime WRF Ensemble-RTFDDA Forecast with Downscaling of Multiple Global Models for Electric Grid Applications

Cheng, William Y.Y., Yubao Liu, Gregory Roux, Linlin Pan, and Yuewei Liu, NSF National Center for Atmospheric Research, Shuanglei Feng, Shuanlong Jin, Ju Hu and Chun Liu, State Grid Corporation of China, China

P8 Abstract

P9

Verification of high-resolution WRF-RTFDDA based operational deterministic and ensemble weather forecasting systems over China with observations

Pan, Linlin, Yubao Liu, Gregory Roux, Will Cheng, Yuewei Liu, NSF National Center for Atmospheric Research, Ju Hu, Shuanglong Jin, ShuangLei Feng, China Electric Power Research Institute, China

P9 Abstract

P10

A statistical approach to generating perturbed physics ensemble forecasts using the WRF model

Shen, Chenwei, Qy Duan, College of Land Surface System Science & Sustainability Faculty of Geographical Science Beijing Normal University

P10 Abstract

P11

Stochastic Approaches Within a High Resolution Rapid Refresh Ensemble- Part I: Sensitivity Testing

Jankov, Isidora, Cooperative Institute for Research in the Atmosphere (CIRA)/Affiliated with the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration/Earth Systems Research Laboratory/Global Systems Division (NOAA/ESRL/GSD), and the Developmental Testbed Center (DTC), Judith Berner, NSF National Center for Atmospheric Research (NCAR), Jeff Beck, CIRA, NOAA/ESRL/GSD, and DTC, Jamie Wolff, Michelle Harold, NCAR and DTC, Georg Grell, NOAA/ESRL/GSD, Joseph B. Olson, Tatiana G. Smirnova, Cooperative Institute for Research in Environmental Sciences (CIRES) and NOAA/ESRL/GSD, John M. Brown, and Stanley G. Benjamin, NOAA/ESRL/GSD

P11 Abstract

P72

High resolution WRF-ARW ensemble experiment for a challenging winter precipitation forecast event over the Delmarva

Dumais Jr., Robert, Huaqing Cai, John Raby, Jeff Passner and Brian Reen, U.S. Army Research Laboratory

P72 Abstract




Development and Testing for WRF Data Assimilation

P12

An Evaluation of 3D- and 4D-EnVar Sub-Hourly Data Assimilation in the HRRR

Beck, Jeff, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA)/Earth System Research Laboratory (ESRL)/Global Systems Division (GSD) and Cooperative Institute for Research in the Atmosphere (CIRA), Ming Hu, NOAA/ESRL/GSD and Cooperative Institute for Research in Environmental Sciences, Hui Shao, and Chunhua Zhou, NSF National Center for Atmospheric Research

P12 Abstract
P12 Poster

P13

Combined application of Variational Local Analysis and Prediction System and nudging data assimilation

Reen, Brian, Army Research Laboratory (ARL), Yuanfu Xie, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration/Earth System Research Laboratory (NOAA/ESRL), Huaqing Cai, ARL, Steve Albers, NOAA/ESRL and Cooperative Institute for Research in the Atmosphere, Colorado State University (CIRA), Robert Dumais, Jr., ARL, and Hongli Jiang, NOAA/ESRL and CIRA

P13 Abstract

P14

Improving Lightning and Precipitation Prediction of Severe Convection with Lightning Data Assimilation using NCAR WRF-RTFDDA

Wang, Haoliang, Yubao Liu, Will Y.Y.Cheng, Tianliang Zhao, Mei Xu, Si Shen, Yuewei Liu, Linlin Pan, NSF National Center for Atmospheric Research

P14 Abstract

P15

Impact of soil moisture assimilation and LSM spinup on WRF forecasts

Santanello, Joseph, Sujay Kumar, National Aeronautics and Space Administration - Goddard Space Flight Center (NASA-GSFC), and Patricia Lawston, Earth System Science Interdisciplinary Center/ NASA-GSFC

P15 Abstract
P15 Poster

P16

Data Assimilation and verification based on GEO microwave observations

Jieying, HE, University of Colorado, Boulder

P16 Abstract




Development and Testing for WRF Chemistry

P17

Recent advances in WRF-Chem/DART - a real time regional chemical weather forecast/ensemble Kalman filter data assimilation system

Mizzi, Arthur P., David P. Edwards, NSF National Center for Atmospheric Research (NCAR)/Atmospheric Chemistry Observations and Modeling Laboratory, and Jeffrey L. Anderson, NSF NCAR/Institute for Mathematics Applied to Geosciences

P17 Abstract

P18

City-scale top-down verifications of NOx emissions in South Korea using satellite observations

Lee, Jae-Hyeong, Sang-Hyun Lee, Kongju National University, South Korea

P18 Abstract

P19

Verification of PM 2.5 forecast accuracy using WRF/CMAQ modeling system in Japan

Horie, Yosuke, Takatoshi hiraki, Hyogo Prefectural Institute of Environmental Sciences, Japan

P19 Abstract

P20

Performance of the WRF-Chem-RTFDDA system in simulating dust and visibility over the Middle East

Zhang, Yongxin, Yubao Liu, Gregory Roux, Rong-Shyang Sheu, Linlin Pan, NSF National Center for Atmospheric Research, and Dorita Rostkier-Edelstein, Israel Institute for Biological Research

P20 Abstract

P73

Using WRF-Chem to simulate the aersol-cloud-precipitation processes associated with landfalling atmospheric rivers

Naeger, Aaron, University of Alabama in Huntsville

P73 Abstract

P74

Impact of biomass burning aerosols on the diurnal cycle of convective clouds and precipitation over a tropical island

Hodzic, Alma, NSF National Center for Atmospheric Research (NCAR), Jean Philippe Duvel, The French National Center for Scientific Research, France, Pablo Saide, and Greg Thompson, NCAR

P74 Abstract




Development and Testing for Regional Climate Research

P21

Central U.S. WRF composite radar verification using MODE-Time Domain

Flemke, Jason, University of Saskatchewan

P21 Abstract

P22

Simulating the diurnal cycle of convective precipitation in North America’s current and future climate with a convection-permitting model

Scaff, Lucia, Andreas Prein, Yanping Li, Changhai Liu, Kyoko Ikeda, and Roy Rasmussen, University of Saskatchewan

P22 Abstract

P23

The role of radiation physics in simulating the diurnal cycle of precipitation over the United States using WRF

P.A. Mooney, C.L. Bruyere, NSF National Center for Atmospheric Research, C.J. Broderick, F.J. Mulligan, and A. Prein, National University of Ireland Maynooth, Kildare, Ireland

P23 Abstract

P24

The Smart Management of WRF Simulation (SMWRFS) system for the smarter operations of the WRF model for regional climate simulations

Yoo, Jinwoong, Jeffrey S. Dukes, Michael Baldwin, Matthew Huber, Purdue University, and Chanh Kieu, Indiana University Bloomington

P24 Abstract
P24 Poster

P25

anemos wind atlas improvements based on a new remodelling approach

Schneider, Martin, André Glücksmann, Axel Weiter, and Heinz-Theo Mengelkamp, anemos GmbH

P25 Abstract
P25 Poster

P26

One-way downscale on a 4-km continental scale climate simulation and test on land surface coupling strength

Zhang, Zhe, Yanping Li, University of Saskatchewan, and Fei Chen, NSF National Center for Atmospheric Research

P26 Abstract

P27

Anthropogenic aerosol emissions and rainfall decline in South-West Australia: coincidence or causality?

Heinzeller, Dominikus, Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT), Germany, and University of Augsburg (UniA), Germany, Wolfgang Junkermann, KIT, and Harald Kunstmann, KIT and UniA

P27 Abstract
P27 Poster

P28

Simulating Land Surface Change Impacts on Climate in the Northern Plains

Scott, Aaron, and Aaron Kennedy, University of North Dakota

P28 Abstract




Physics Development and Testing

P29

Sensitivity analysis of urban canopy and land surface models to input land cover data products

Shaffer, Stephen R., Arizona State University

P29 Abstract

P30

Update on land surface component used in operational WRF-based RAP and HRRR

Smirnova, Tanya, John M. Brown, Stan Benjamin, Ming Hu, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration/Global Systems Division, Boulder, CO

P30 Abstract

P30 Poster

P31

An evaluation of cloud-radiation enhancements within the 2016 Hurricane WRF system

Newman, Kathryn, NSF National Center for Atmospheric Research (NCAR), Evan Kalina, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA)/Global Systems Division (GSD) and Cooperative Institute for Research in the Environmental Sciences (CIRES)/ University of Colorado (CU), Mrinal Biswas, NCAR, James Frimel, NOAA/GSD and Cooperative Institute for Research in the Atmosphere (CIRA)/ Colorado State University, Laurie Carson, NCAR, Ligia Bernardet, NOAA/GSD and CIRES/CU, Greg Thompson, NCAR, Michael Iacono and John Henderson, Atmospheric and Environmental Research (AER)

P31 Abstract

P32

Revisions to RRTMG cloud radiative transfer in HWRF

Henderson, John, Michael Iacono, Atmospheric and Environmental Research, and Mrinal Biswas, Developmental Testbed Center and National Center for Atmospheric Research

P32 Abstract

P32 Poster

P33

Impact of Cool Roofs and Rooftop Solar Photovoltaic deployment on Urban Energy Utilization in a Future Warm Climate

Tewari, M., The Weather Company, IBM, F. Salamanca, Arizona State University (ASU), A. Martilli, CIEMAT, Spain, Jimy Dudhia, NSF National Center for Atmospheric Research, L. A. Treinish, The Weather Company, IBM, and A. Mahalov, ASU

P33 Abstract

P34

The MYNN Turbulence Parameterization: Recent Development and Current Capabilities

Kenyon, Jaymes, Joe Olson, Cooperative Institute for Research in Environmental Sciences (CIRES) and National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA)/Earth System Research Laboratory (ESRL), John Brown, NOAA/ESRL, Wayne Angevine, CIRES and NOAA/ESRL, Dave Turner, Jian-Wen Bao, NOAA/ESRL, Branko Kosivic, and Pedro Jimenez, NSF National Center for Atmospheric Research

P34 Abstract

P34 Poster




Model Evaluation

P35

Assessment of WRF by meteorological regime

Kennedy, Aaron, and Brooke Hagenhoff, University of North Dakota

P35 Abstract

P36

Performance of the Air Force’s operational configuration for version 3.5.1 and proposed configuration for version 3.8.1 using the Weather Research and Forecasting model

Hertneky, Tracy, Michelle Harrold, Jamie Wolff, and Christopher Williams, NSF National Center for Atmospheric Research and Developmental Testbed Center

P36 Abstract

P37

Hurricane Weather Research and Forecast (HWRF) system user and developer support

Kalina, Evan, University of Colorado (CU)/Cooperative Institute for Research in Environmental Sciences (CIRES) at the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) Earth System Research Laboratory (ESRL)/Global Systems Division (GSD) and the Developmental Testbed Center (DTC), Kathryn Newman, Mrinal Biswas, NSF National Center for Atmospheric Research (NCAR) and DTC, Ligia Bernardet, CU/CIRES at NOAA ESRL/GSD and DTC, James Frimel, Colorado State University/Cooperative Institute for Research in the Atmosphere at NOAA ESRL/GSD and DTC, Laurie Carson, NCAR and DTC, and Evelyn Grell, CU/CIRES at NOAA ESRL/Physical Sciences Division and DTC

P37 Abstract

P38

Short-term forecasts using NU-WRF for the Winter Olympics 2018

Srikishen, Jayanthi, Universities Space Research Association (USRA)/National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) Short-term Prediction Research and Transition Center (SPoRT), Jonathan Case, ENSCO Inc/NASA SPoRT, Takamichi Iguchi, Earth System Science Interdisciplinary Center/NASA Goddard Space Flight Center (GFSC), Wei-Kuo Tao, NASA/GSFC, Walter Petersen, Bradley Zavodsky, and Andrew Molthan, NASA/Marshall Space Flight Center (MSFC)

P38 Abstract

P39

Recent enhancements to the Model Evaluation Tools (MET) software

Halley Gotway, John, Tara L. Jensen, R. Bullock, Tressa Fowler, Tatiana Burek, Julie Prestopnik, Minna Win, George McCabe, Paul Prestopnik, NSF National Center for Atmospheric Research/Research Applications Laboratory and the Developmental Testbed Center, Boulder, Colorado, USA

P39 Abstract

P40

Enhancing community collaborations through NWP software containers

Harrold, Michelle, Jamie Wolff, John Halley Gotway, Kathryn Fossell, NSF National Center for Atmospheric Research (NCAR) and Developmental Testbed Center (DTC), and John Exby, NCAR

P40 Abstract

P40 Poster

P41

An application of WRF for a hydropower plant in Laos

Watanabe, Ryoichi, Nozomu Takada, Naoki Inaba, Meteorological Engineering Center Inc., Japan, and Tadahiko Seoka, NAM NGIEP COMPANY, Laos

P41 Abstract

P42

Evaluation of 2m air temperature heating and cooling onset over a desert region in the Arabian Peninsula

Temimi, Marouane, Weston Michael, Naira Chaouch, Jun Zhao, Vineeth Krishnan Valappil, Masdar Institute of Science and technology, United Arab Emirates, and Oliver Branch, Institute of Physics and Meteorology, University of Hohenheim, Germany

P42 Abstract

P43

Evaluation of the operational wind-energy forecasting system using a year-long meteorological measurements from a 300 m coastal meteorological tower

Doo-Il Lee, Jae-Hyeong Lee, Sang-Hyun Lee, Yeon-Hee Kim, Baek-Jo Kim, Kongju National University, South Korea

P43 Abstract

P44

Stability analysis for different wind farm locations using WRF high resolution simulations

Prósper Fernández, Miguel Ángel, Carlos Otero Casal, and Gonzalo Miguez Macho, Universidad de Santiago de Compostela, Spain

P44 Abstract

P45

Wind Farm Mean Annual Wake estimation and its impact on surrounding environment

Otero-Casal, Carlos, Miguel Ángel Prósper, University of Santiago de Compostela (USC), Spain, Felipe Canoura, Norvento S.L.U., Spain, and Gonzalo Miguez-Macho, USC, Spain

P45 Abstract

P46

The impact of selecting different cut-off wave numbers and spin-up times in Spectral Nudging applications

Gómez, Breogán, Universidade de Santiago de Compostela (USC), Spain and Met Office, UK, Gonzalo Miguez-Macho, Carlos Otero-Casal and Miguel Ángel Prósper, USC, Spain

P46 Abstract

P47

Multiscale Simulations of the Dynamics associated with the 27 September 2010 Los Angeles/Southern California Extreme Heat Event

Tilley, Jeffrey S., University of North Georgia, and Michael L. Kaplan, Desert Research Institute

P47 Abstract

P48

Snow-rain transition regions under a warmer climate in the southern Canadian cordillera

Almonte, Juris, and Ronald Stewart, University of Manitoba, Canada

P48 Abstract

P49

Circulation Structures Leading to Propagating and Non-propagating Heavy Summer Rainfall in Central North China

Sun, Wei, MIRS, National Space Science Center, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, China, Jian Li, Chinese Academy of Meteorological Sciences, China Meteorological Administration, Rucong Yu, LASW, Chinese Academy of Meteorological Sciences, China Meteorological Administration, Beijing, China, Weihua Yuan, LASG, Institute of Atmospheric Physics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, China

P49 Abstract

P50

WRF simulations of extreme rainfall cases in Manaus, Brazil: Assessing the performances of cumulus and microphysics schemes

Veiga, José, Rita Souza, Priscila Miranda, Erilane Teixeira, University of Amazonas State, Luiz Cândido, National Institute for Amazonian Research, and Julio Tota, Federal University of Western Pará

P50 Abstract

P50 Poster

P52

Large-eddy simulations of airflow dynamics and physics over the island of Graciosa

Sever, Gökhan, Scott Collis, and Virendra Ghate, Argonne National Laboratory

P52 Abstract

P53

Evaluation of an advanced convective scheme using the Global Model Test Bed’s physics test harness

Firl, Grant, Michelle Harrold, NSF National Center for Atmospheric Research and Developmental Testbed Center (NCAR/DTC), Man Zhang, Cooperative Institute for Research in the Atmosphere, affiliated with NOAA/ESRL/GSD and DTC (NOAA/DTC), Jamie Wolff, NCAR/DTC, Judy Henderson and Ligia Bernardet, NOAA/DTC, and Joshua Hacker, NCAR/DTC

P53 Abstract

P55

Preliminary evaluation of WRF physics options for the Southern Appalachian Mountains

Thaxton, Chris, Appalachian State University

P55 Abstract

P56

Evaluating WRF model performance in prediction of wind flows in mountainous terrain

Rohanizadegan, Mina, Richard Petrone, University of Waterloo, Canada, and John Pomeroy, University of Saskatchewan, Canada

P56 Abstract

P57

Evaluating WRF simulations of the planetary boundary layer with lidar measurements from the Baltimore – Washington, DC DISCOVER-AQ field campaign

Hegarty, Jennifer, John Henderson, AER, Jasper Lewis, University of Maryland Baltimore County, Erica McGrath-Spangler, Universities Space Research Association, Amy Jo Scarino, National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA)/Langley Research Center (LRC), Rebecca Adams-Selin, AER, Richard Ferrare, NASA/LRC, Phillip DeCola, Sigma Space Corporation, Micheal Hicks, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration/National Weather Service, Ellsworth Welton, NASA/Goddard Space Flight Center

P57 Abstract

P57 Poster

P58

Evaluation of Planetary Boundary Layer Schemes in WRF Model for Precipitation Forecast over Northern China

Lu, Bing, Institute of Urban Meteorology, China Meteorological Administration, Wei Wang, NSF National Center for Atmospheric Research/Mesoscale and Microscale Meterology Laboratory, Min Chen and Shuiyong Fang, IUM/CMA, China

P58 Abstract

P60

Stochastic approaches within a High Resolution Rapid Refresh Ensemble (HRRRE) – Part II: Expanded evaluation

Wolff, Jamie K., NSF National Center for Atmospheric research (NCAR)/Research Applications Laboratory (RAL) and Developmental Testbed Center (DTC), Isidora Jankov, Jeff Beck, Cooperative Institute for Research in the Atmosphere (CIRA)/Affiliated with NOAA/ESRL/ GSD, and DTC, Michelle Harrold, NCAR/RAL and DTC, and James Frimel, CIRA, NOAA/ESRL/GSD, and DTC

P60 Abstract

P60 Poster

P61

Numerical simulation of Fog over Indo-Gangetic Plains (IGP), India during CAIPEEX 14-15 and WIFEX15-17 field campaigns using WRF/WRF_Chem models

Prakash, Pithani, Sachin D Ghude, Thara Prabhakaran, P Mukhopadhyay, Phani Murali, Anupam Hazra, Indian Institute of Tropical Meteorology, Anand Karipot, Pune University, R K Jenamani, Indian Meteorological Department, and Rachana Kulkarni, Indian Institute of Tropical Meteorology, India

P61 Abstract

P61 Poster

P62

Air Quality Modeling over the U.S.: Multi-Model Evaluation and Intercomparison

Jena, Chinmay, Yang Zhang, and Kai Wang, Department of Marine, Earth, and Atmospheric Sciences, North Carolina State University

P62 Abstract

P63

Diagnostic Studies of Tropical Cyclone/Hurricane Activity over the Gulf of Mexico Using Numerical Models and Satellite Data

Reddy, Remata, Duanjun Lu and Mehri Fadavi, Jackson State University, Jackson, Mississippi

P63 Abstract

P64

Assessment of WRF over the Arabian Gulf using SST data sets ROMS and GFS

Weston, Michael, Marouane Temimi, Naira Chaouch, Jun Zhao, Vineeth Krishnan Valappil, Masdar Institute of Science and technology, United Arab Emirates

P64 Abstract

P65

Numerical Simulation of the Marine Atmospheric Boundary Layer over the Spring Oceanic Front in the Northwestern South China Sea

Shi, Rui, J. Chen, South China Sea Institute of Oceanology (SCSIO), China, X. Guo, Ehime University, Japan, L. Zeng, J. Li, Q. Xie, X. Wang, and D. Wang, SCSIO, China

P65 Abstract

P66

Polarimetric Radar Characteristics of Simulated and Observed Convective Cores Between Continental and Maritime Environment

Matsui, Toshi, Taka Iguchi, Steve Lang, Wei-Kuo Tao, National Aeronautics and Space Administration/Goddard Space Flight Center, Brenda Dolan, Julie Barnum, and Steven Rutledge, Colorado State University

P66 Abstract




Model for Prediction Across Scales (MPAS)

P67

Progress on implementing additional physics schemes into MPAS-A v5.0 for next generation air quality modeling

Herwehe, Jerold A., Robert C. Gilliam, O. Russell Bullock Jr., Jonathan E. Pleim, and Hosein Foroutan, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency

P67 Abstract

P67 Poster

P68

Towards the Next Generation Air Quality Modeling System: Current Progress on Implementing Chemistry into MPAS-A

Foroutan, Hosein, David C. Wong, Jonathan E. Pleim, O. Russell Bullock Jr., Robert C. Gilliam, Jerold A. Herwehe, George A. Pouliot, and Christian Hogrefe, Computational Exposure Division, National Exposure Research Laboratory, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Research Triangle Park, NC, USA

P68 Abstract

P68 Poster

P69

Preparing the Model for Prediction Across Scales (MPAS) for global retrospective air quality modeling

Gilliam, Robert, Russ Bullock, Jerry Herwehe, Jon Pleim and Hosein Foroutan, United States Environmental Protection Agency

P69 Abstract

P69 Poster

P71

Verification of MPAS Forecasts Over Antarctica

Powers, Jordan G., and Kevin W. Manning, NSF National Center for Atmospheric Research

P71 Abstract

P71 Poster

P71 Extended Abstract