Modeling in VAMOS

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Modeling in VAMOS

• VAMOS use models for
• Hypothesis testing
• Assess the model deficiencies in the Monsoon
  regions
• Assess the impact on predictability of data
  collected in process studies
• VAMOS can provide unique contributions to model
  development in the areas of
• Land Surface Processes (NAME and MESA)
• Boundary Layer Clouds marine stratus (VOCALS)
• VAMOS can also provide important contributions to
  improvement of model performance in the areas of
• Representation of orography
• Cloud-Radiation interactions
• Diurnal cycle, particularly for convection over
  land
• Atmosphere-ocean interactions

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• How should the MESA modeling strategy be?
• MESA Modeling Assessment
• Model and Prediction improvement
• Data Assimilation
• Model development

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• A MESA Modeling Roadmap is needed!
• MESA Modeling Assessment
• Regional modeling assessment during SALLJEX
• Seasonal simulation assessment of WGSIP models
• IPCC AR-4 model simulation assessment
• Predictability studies for SALLJEX
• Model and Prediction improvement
• Vertical coordinate development
• Super-modeling ensemble
• Regional climate modeling
• Data Assimilation activities
• SALLJEX data assimilation
• Land data assimilation
• Model development