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These cloud fractions are suppressed, however, in regions where the convective |
These cloud fractions are suppressed, however, in regions where the convective |
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sub-cloud layer is conditionally unstable. The functional form of $RH_c$ is shown in |
sub-cloud layer is conditionally unstable. The functional form of $RH_c$ is shown in |
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Figure (\ref{fig:fizhi:rhcrit}). |
Figure (\ref{fig.rhcrit}). |
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\begin{figure*}[htbp] |
\begin{figure*}[htbp] |
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\vspace{0.4in} |
\vspace{0.4in} |
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\centerline{ \epsfysize=4.0in \epsfbox{part6/rhcrit.ps}} |
\centerline{ \epsfysize=4.0in \epsfbox{part6/rhcrit.ps}} |
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\vspace{0.4in} |
\vspace{0.4in} |
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\caption [Critical Relative Humidity for Clouds.] |
\caption [Critical Relative Humidity for Clouds.] |
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{Critical Relative Humidity for Clouds.} |
{Critical Relative Humidity for Clouds.} |
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\label{fig:fizhi:rhcrit} |
\label{fig.rhcrit} |
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\end{figure*} |
\end{figure*} |
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The total cloud fraction in a grid box is determined by the larger of the two cloud fractions: |
The total cloud fraction in a grid box is determined by the larger of the two cloud fractions: |
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of a given layer is then scaled for both the direct (as a function of the |
of a given layer is then scaled for both the direct (as a function of the |
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solar zenith angle) and diffuse beam radiation |
solar zenith angle) and diffuse beam radiation |
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so that the grouped layer reflectance is the same as the original reflectance. |
so that the grouped layer reflectance is the same as the original reflectance. |
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The solar flux is computed for each of the eight cloud realizations possible |
The solar flux is computed for each of eight cloud realizations possible within this |
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(see Figure \ref{fig:fizhi:cloud}) within this |
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low/middle/high classification, and appropriately averaged to produce the net solar flux. |
low/middle/high classification, and appropriately averaged to produce the net solar flux. |
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\caption {Low-Middle-High Cloud Configurations} |
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\end{figure*} |
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\paragraph{Longwave Radiation} |
\paragraph{Longwave Radiation} |
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The longwave radiation package used in the fizhi package is thoroughly described by \cite{chsz:94}. |
The longwave radiation package used in the fizhi package is thoroughly described by \cite{chsz:94}. |
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cell occupied by any surface type were derived from the surface classification of |
cell occupied by any surface type were derived from the surface classification of |
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\cite{deftow:94}, and information about the location of permanent |
\cite{deftow:94}, and information about the location of permanent |
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ice was obtained from the classifications of \cite{dorsell:89}. |
ice was obtained from the classifications of \cite{dorsell:89}. |
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The surface type for the \txt GCM grid is shown in Figure \ref{fig:fizhi:surftype}. |
The surface type map for a $1^\circ$ grid is shown in Figure \ref{fig:fizhi:surftype}. |
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The determination of the land or sea category of surface type was made from NCAR's |
The determination of the land or sea category of surface type was made from NCAR's |
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10 minute by 10 minute Navy topography |
10 minute by 10 minute Navy topography |
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dataset, which includes information about the percentage of water-cover at any point. |
dataset, which includes information about the percentage of water-cover at any point. |
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The data were averaged to the model's \fxf and \txt grid resolutions, |
The data were averaged to the model's grid resolutions, |
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and any grid-box whose averaged water percentage was $\geq 60 \%$ was |
and any grid-box whose averaged water percentage was $\geq 60 \%$ was |
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defined as a water point. The \fxf grid Land-Water designation was further modified |
defined as a water point. The Land-Water designation was further modified |
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subjectively to ensure sufficient representation from small but isolated land and water regions. |
subjectively to ensure sufficient representation from small but isolated land and water regions. |
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\begin{table} |
\begin{table} |
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100 & Ocean \\ \hline |
100 & Ocean \\ \hline |
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\end{tabular} |
\end{tabular} |
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\end{center} |
\end{center} |
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\caption{Surface type designations used to compute surface roughness (over land) |
\caption{Surface type designations.} |
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and surface albedo.} |
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\label{tab:fizhi:surftype} |
\label{tab:fizhi:surftype} |
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\end{table} |
\end{table} |
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\begin{figure*}[htbp] |
\begin{figure*}[htbp] |
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\centerline{ \epsfysize=7in \epsfbox{part6/surftypes.ps}} |
\centerline{ \epsfysize=4.0in \epsfbox{part6/surftype.eps}} |
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\vspace{0.3in} |
\vspace{0.2in} |
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\caption {Surface Type Compinations at \txt resolution.} |
\caption {Surface Type Combinations.} |
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\label{fig:fizhi:surftype} |
\label{fig:fizhi:surftype} |
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\end{figure*} |
\end{figure*} |
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\begin{figure*}[htbp] |
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\centerline{ \epsfysize=7in \epsfbox{part6/surftypes.descrip.ps}} |
% \rotatebox{270}{\centerline{ \epsfysize=4in \epsfbox{part6/surftypes.descrip.eps}}} |
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\vspace{0.3in} |
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\caption {Surface Type Descriptions.} |
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\end{figure*} |
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\paragraph{Surface Roughness} |
\paragraph{Surface Roughness} |
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Modifications are made to account for the presence of snow, and its depth relative |
Modifications are made to account for the presence of snow, and its depth relative |
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to the height of the vegetation elements. |
to the height of the vegetation elements. |
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\paragraph{Gravity Wave Drag}: |
\paragraph{Gravity Wave Drag} |
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The fizhi package employs the gravity wave drag scheme of \cite{zhouetal:95}). |
The fizhi package employs the gravity wave drag scheme of \cite{zhouetal:95}). |
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This scheme is a modified version of Vernekar et al. (1992), |
This scheme is a modified version of Vernekar et al. (1992), |
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vegetation index, and the radiation-related background levels of: ozone, carbon dioxide, |
vegetation index, and the radiation-related background levels of: ozone, carbon dioxide, |
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and stratospheric moisture. |
and stratospheric moisture. |
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Boundary condition data sets are available at the model's \fxf and \txt |
Boundary condition data sets are available at the model's |
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resolutions for either climatological or yearly varying conditions. |
resolutions for either climatological or yearly varying conditions. |
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Any frequency of boundary condition data can be used in the fizhi package; |
Any frequency of boundary condition data can be used in the fizhi package; |
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however, the current selection of data is summarized in Table \ref{tab:fizhi:bcdata}\@. |
however, the current selection of data is summarized in Table \ref{tab:fizhi:bcdata}\@. |
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The time mean values are interpolated during each model timestep to the |
The time mean values are interpolated during each model timestep to the |
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current time. Future model versions will incorporate boundary conditions at |
current time. |
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higher spatial \mbox{($1^\circ$ x $1^\circ$)} resolutions. |
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\begin{table}[htb] |
\begin{table}[htb] |
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\begin{center} |
\begin{center} |
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\paragraph{Upper Level Moisture} |
\paragraph{Upper Level Moisture} |
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The fizhi package uses climatological water vapor data above 100 mb from the Stratospheric Aerosol and Gas |
The fizhi package uses climatological water vapor data above 100 mb from the Stratospheric Aerosol and Gas |
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Experiment (SAGE) as input into the model's radiation packages. The SAGE data is archived |
Experiment (SAGE) as input into the model's radiation packages. The SAGE data is archived |
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as monthly zonal means at 5$^\circ$ latitudinal resolution. The data is interpolated to the |
as monthly zonal means at $5^\circ$ latitudinal resolution. The data is interpolated to the |
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model's grid location and current time, and blended with the GCM's moisture data. Below 300 mb, |
model's grid location and current time, and blended with the GCM's moisture data. Below 300 mb, |
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the model's moisture data is used. Above 100 mb, the SAGE data is used. Between 100 and 300 mb, |
the model's moisture data is used. Above 100 mb, the SAGE data is used. Between 100 and 300 mb, |
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a linear interpolation (in pressure) is performed using the data from SAGE and the GCM. |
a linear interpolation (in pressure) is performed using the data from SAGE and the GCM. |
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\subsubsection{Fizhi Diagnostics} |
\subsubsection{Fizhi Diagnostics} |
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Fizhi Diagnostic Menu: |
Fizhi Diagnostic Menu: |
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\label{sec:fizhi-diagnostics:menu} |
\label{sec:pkg:fizhi:diagnostics} |
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\begin{tabular}{llll} |
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In this section we list and describe the diagnostic quantities available within the |
In this section we list and describe the diagnostic quantities available within the |
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GCM. The diagnostics are listed in the order that they appear in the |
GCM. The diagnostics are listed in the order that they appear in the |
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Diagnostic Menu, Section \ref{sec:fizhi-diagnostics:menu}. |
Diagnostic Menu, Section \ref{sec:pkg:fizhi:diagnostics}. |
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In all cases, each diagnostic as currently archived on the output datasets |
In all cases, each diagnostic as currently archived on the output datasets |
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is time-averaged over its diagnostic output frequency: |
is time-averaged over its diagnostic output frequency: |
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\subsubsection{Dos and donts} |
\subsubsection{Dos and donts} |
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\subsubsection{Fizhi Reference} |
\subsubsection{Fizhi Reference} |
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\subsubsection{Experiments and tutorials that use fizhi} |
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\label{sec:pkg:fizhi:experiments} |
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\item{Global atmosphere experiment with realistic SST and topography in fizhi-cs-32x32x10 verification directory. } |
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\item{Global atmosphere aqua planet experiment in fizhi-cs-aqualev20 verification directory. } |
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\end{itemize} |
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