Climate Forecast Applications Network

Weather and Climate Models

CFAN scientists are actively conducting research on evaluating and improving weather and climate models:

 

• Evaluating the predictability and prediction skill of seasonal forecast models, decadal climate model projections, and regional climate models

• Advancing the interpretation of ensemble forecasts

• Development of parameterizations to improve regional and global climate models

SELECTED RECENT PUBLICATIONS

 

 

Kim, HM, D Kim, F Vitart, V Toma, J Kug, PJ Webster, 2016: MJO propagation across the Maritime Continent in the ECMWF ensemble prediction system, Journal of Climate (link)

 

Kim, HM, PJ Webster, VE Toma, et al., 2014:  Predictability and prediction skill of the MJO in two operational forecasting systems.  Journal of Climate (link)

 

Kim, HM, PJ Webster, JA Curry, 2012: Seasonal prediction skill of ECMWF System 4 and NCEP CFSv2 retrospective forecast Part I: Northern Hemisphere Winter. Climate

Dynamics (pdf)

 

Kim, HM, PJ Webster, JA Curry, 2012: Seasonal prediction skill of ECMWF System 4 and NCEP CFSv2 retrospective forecast Part I: Asian monsoon. Climate Dynamics (pdf)

 

Kim, HM, PJ Webster, JA Curry 2012: Multi-model decadal predictions in CMIP5 decadal hindcast experiment. Geophysical Research Letters (pdf)

 

Agudelo, PA, CD Hoyos, PJ Webster and JA Curry, 2008: Prediction skill of intraseasonal variability of an operational model in a serial extended forecast experiment. Climate Dynamics. (pdf) 

 

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Kim, HM., CD Hoyos, PJ Webster and IS Kang, 2008: Sensitivity of MJO simulation and predictability to sea surface temperature variability. Journal of Climate (pdf)

 

Wyser, K., Jones, CG, Curry JA et al., 2008:  An evaluation of Arctic cloud and radiation processes during the SHEBA year:  simulation results from eight Arctic regional climate models.  Climate Dynamics. (pdf) 

 

Morrison, H, JO Pinto, JA Curry, GM.McFarquhar, 2008:  Sensitivity of mixed-phase stratocumulus to cloud condensation and ice nuclei in a mesoscale model with two-moment bulk cloud microphysics. Journal of Geophysical Research (pdf) 

 

Rinke, A, K Dethloff, J Cassano, JA Curry, et al., 2006:  Evaluation of an Ensemble of Arctic Regional Climate Models.  Climate Dynamics. (pdf) 

 

Inoue, J, J Liu and JA Curry, 2006:  Intercomparison of Arctic regional climate models:  Modeling clouds and radiation for SHEBA in May 1998.  Journal of Climate. (pdf)