Forecast Model Activities for North Dakota Cloud Modification Project

Authors

  • Gretchen Louise Mullendore University of North Dakota
  • Mariusz Starzec University of North Dakota

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.54782/jwm.v48i1.546

Keywords:

numerical models, forecasting, weather modification operations

Abstract

An overview of regional forecast simulations in support of North Dakota Cloud Modification Project (NDCMP) operations is presented.   Simulations are run twice daily during the summer season by University of North Dakota.  Object-based verification of observed and simulated radar reflectivity is conducted during the off-season.  Verification of seasonal performance allows modifications to forecast simulations focused on improving operations for the North Dakota region.  NDCMP simulated forecasts are found to biased towards too many convective objects and convection that is too intense and too large.  Case studies showed that a change in microphysical scheme and adjustments to cloud droplet concentration lessened the biases.

Author Biographies

  • Gretchen Louise Mullendore, University of North Dakota

    Associate Professor

    Department of Atmospheric Sciences

  • Mariusz Starzec, University of North Dakota

    Graduate Student

    Department of Atmospheric Sciences

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Published

2016-04-30

Issue

Vol. 48 No. 1 (2016)

Section

Technical Notes and Correspondence

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How to Cite

Forecast Model Activities for North Dakota Cloud Modification Project. (2016). The Journal of Weather Modification, 48(1), 93-98. https://doi.org/10.54782/jwm.v48i1.546