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Towards kilometer-scale ocean–atmosphere–wave coupled forecast: a case study on a Mediterranean heavy precipitation event
CNRM, Université de Toulouse, Météo-France, CNRS, Toulouse, France
now at: Physical Oceanography Department, Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution, Woods Hole, MA, USA
Cindy Lebeaupin Brossier
CNRM, Université de Toulouse, Météo-France, CNRS, Toulouse, France
Marie-Noëlle Bouin
CNRM, Université de Toulouse, Météo-France, CNRS, Toulouse, France
Laboratoire d'Océanographie Physique et Spatiale, Ifremer, University of Brest, CNRS, IRD, Brest, France
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Air–sea processes are key elements during Mediterranean heavy precipitation events. We aim to progress in their representation in high-resolution weather forecast. Using coupled ocean–air–wave simulations, we investigated air–sea mechanisms modulated by ocean and waves during a case that occurred in southern France. Results showed significant impact of the forecast on low-level dynamics and air–sea fluxes and illustrated potential benefits of coupled numerical weather prediction systems.
Air–sea processes are key elements during Mediterranean heavy precipitation events. We aim to...
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