Model Details

• Model Initialization: NCEP GFS 00Z and 12Z - 203 Grid
• Model Boundary Conditions: NCEP GFS 00Z and 12Z - 3 hourly updates.
• Domain: Nested. See domain map below.
• Grid Resolution::
  • Fine Grid: 20km
  • Course Grid: 60km
• Vertical Levels: 23 Sigma
• Convective Scheme: Grell Cumulus Convection
• Microphysics: Dudhia Simple Ice Scheme
• PBL Scheme: MRF
• Radiation Scheme: Cloud Radiation Scheme
• Surface: OSU (Oregon State University) Land Surface Model

Domain Maps

Contacts

• David M. Flory, Graduate Student.
  • Department of Physics/Department of Geological and Atmospheric Science.
  • Email: flory@iastate.edu
  • Work Phone:(515)294-2551
  • Address: 3010 Agronomy Hall, Ames, IA, 50010


• Daryl Herzmann, Program Assistant
  • Iowa Enviromental Mesonet/Department of Agronomy
  • Email: akrherz@iastate.edu
  • Work Phone: (515)294-2551
  • Address: 3010 Agronomy Hall, Ames, IA, 50010