Physics Suite Testing for GFS v16

Test Description

  • Introduction
  • Model Configurations
  • ICs
  • Cases
  • Workflow
  • Codes

Introduction

With the goal of supporting EMC in selecting an advanced physics suite for the GFS v16, due to be implemented operationally in 2021, the GMTB tested four configurations of NOAA’s Unified Forecast System (UFS). The runs were started on 04 December 2018 and were completed on 09 February 2019. This test was conducted collaboratively between the various groups as described below:

   ● Global Model Test Bed (GMTB): Conduct model runs and produce       verification and diagnostics to complement EMC's evaluations
   ● NOAA Environmental Modeling Center (EMC): Provide three       model configurations (one baseline and two advanced physics       configurations) and the workflow, prepare the test plan, and       conduct verification and diagnostics
   ● NOAA Earth System Research Laboratory (ESRL) Global Systems       Division (GSD): Provide one advanced physics configuration
   ● Navy Research Laboratory (NRL), NOAA ESRL Physical Sciences       Division (PSD), and NCAR: Participate in an independent expert       panel to evaluate test results