Hurricane simulation using different representations of atmosphere-ocean interaction: The case of Irene (2011)

Three approaches to represent sea surface temperatures (SSTs) in atmospheric models have been investigated using the Weather Research and Forecasting model: (1) prescribing SSTs every 6 h from reanalysis, (2) a one-dimensional ocean mixed-layer model and (3) a fully coupled regional ocean model. Hurricane Irene (2011) was chosen as the test case. All three options produced results comparable to observations immediately after storm passage but only options (1) and (3) captured recovery to pre-storm conditions which suggests both are feasible approaches for long-term simulations of tropical cyclones. Option (2) merits further investigation because of its greater computational efficiency and reduced complexity.

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Author Mooney, Priscilla
Gill, David
Mulligan, F.
Bruyere, Cindy
Publisher UCAR/NCAR - Library
Publication Date 2016-07-01T00:00:00
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Suggested Citation Mooney, Priscilla, Gill, David, Mulligan, F., Bruyere, Cindy. (2016). Hurricane simulation using different representations of atmosphere-ocean interaction: The case of Irene (2011). UCAR/NCAR - Library. http://n2t.net/ark:/85065/d7wd427t. Accessed 27 July 2025.

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