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ABSTRACT. The vertical distribution of atmospheric parameters is pivotal to understand atmospheric dynamic processes. This study analyzes the use of the Weather Research and Forecasting (WRF) model to generate atmospheric profiles as an alternative for a local radiosonde. We performed simulations in the WRF model for two dates with distinct weather conditions (01/09/2018 – cloudy and 03/14/2018 – clear-sky). The simulated data were compared with radiosondes launched in the study area, both (i) along the entire profile and (ii) with focus on the Planetary Boundary Layer (PBL) – for the variables water vapor mixing ratio (q), potential temperature (θ) and wind speed (Speed). The results showed a high correlation between the simulated and observed profiles, with most R values higher than 0.9. Bias and RMSE, respectively, ranged between -1.29 – 0.66 g/kg and 0.48 – 2.01 g/kg for q; -0.52 – 0.25 K and 0.44 – 3.00 K for θ; and -0.20 – 1.31 m/s and 1.61 – 2.77 m/s for Speed. The difference between the profiles from different WRF nested grids was minimal, suggesting that a resolution of approximately 12 km is enough to a good trade-off between detailing and computational cost. WRF model seems suitable to simulate fine atmospheric profiles.Keywords: vertical profiles, numerical weather prediction, meteorology, remote sensing, planetary boundary layer. Uso do Modelo WRF para refinar perfis atmosféricos de reanálise NCEP CFSv2: um estudo de caso no Sul do BrasilRESUMO. A distribuição vertical dos parâmetros atmosféricos é fundamental para entender os processos dinâmicos da atmosfera. Este estudo analisa o uso do modelo Weather Research and Forecasting (WRF) na geração de perfis atmosféricos, como uma alternativa à radiossondagens locais. Foram realizadas simulações com o WRF para duas datas em condições de tempo distintas (09/01/2018 – alta nebulosidade e 14/03/2018 – céu claro). Os dados simulados foram comparados com radiossondagens lançadas na área de estudo, (i) ao longo de todo o perfil e (ii) com foco na camada limite planetária (PBL) – para as variáveis razão de mistura do vapor de água (q), temperatura potencial (θ) e velocidade do vento (Speed). Os resultados mostraram uma alta correlação entre os perfis simulados e observados, com a maioria dos valores de R superiores a 0,9. Viés e RMSE, respectivamente, variaram entre -1,29 – 0,66 g/kg e 0,48 – 2,01 g/kg para q; -0,52 – 0,25 K e 0,44 – 3,00 K para θ; e -0,20 – 1,31 m/s e 1,61 – 2,77 m/s para Speed. Mínimas diferenças entre os perfis das diferentes grades aninhadas sugerem que uma resolução horizontal de aproximadamente 12 km é um bom balanço entre detalhamento e custo computacional. O WRF mostrou potencial na simulação de perfis atmosféricos refinados.Palavras-chave: perfis verticais, previsão numérica do tempo, meteorologia, sensoriamento remoto, camada limite planetária.

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