Using the Weather Research and Forecasting (WRF) Model for Precipitation Forecasting in an Andean Region with Complex Topography

The Weather Research and Forecasting (WRF) model has been successfully used in weather prediction, but its ability to simulate precipitation over areas with complex topography is not optimal. Consequently, WRF has problems forecasting rainfall events over Chilean mountainous terrain and foothills, w...

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Main Authors: Gonzalo Yáñez-Morroni, Jorge Gironás, Marta Caneo, Rodrigo Delgado, René Garreaud
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2018-08-01
Series:Atmosphere
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Online Access:http://www.mdpi.com/2073-4433/9/8/304