Parameterization Schemes

Numerical weather prediction models play an increasingly important role in meteorology both in short- and medium-range forecasting and global climate change studies. The most important components of any numerical weather prediction model are the subgrid-scale parameterization schemes and the analysis and understanding of these schemes is a key aspect of numerical weather prediction. This book provides in-depth explorations of the most commonly used types of parameterization schemes that influence both short-range weather forecasts and global climate models. Several parameterizations are summarised and compared followed by a discussion of their limitations. Review questions at the end of each chapter enable readers to monitor their understanding of the topics covered and solutions are available to instructors at cambridge.org/9780521865401. This will be an essential reference for academic researchers meteorologists weather forecasters and graduate students interested in numerical weather prediction and its use in weather forecasting.