Performance Examination of Atmospheric Model at Seacoast Region

Abstract

A three-dimensional numerical atmospheric model (PHYSIC) was developed to apply it to atmospheric transport and diffusion evaluation The main frame of PHYSIC is made up of momentum equations with the hydrostatic and Boussinesq approximation, the second-order turbulence closure model level 2.5 and other basic equations of physical process in the atmosphere. A terrain following z* coordinate system is used. The calculation results at a coastal plain were examined using meteorological data observed during atmospheric diffusion experiments at Tokai in 1983. The present model successfully predicts the temporal change of wind field within 20 h from evening to next noon and the occurrence and structure of sea breeze are simulated satisfactorily. The model performance concerning the structure of sea breeze and the distribution of eddy diffusivities is thought to be reasonable, although the direct comparison between calculation and observation is restricted to wind and temperature profiles by limited observation data. Further examination of model performance relating to above items, and over mountainous region, will be needed.