The fidelity scheme of physical conservation laws has been applied in the dynamic framework of a global spectral model. In this study, a set of diabatic physical processes are also involved. Based on six 30-day numerical integrations of real-time data, we show that the full model is able to reproduce the primary features of global energy cycle and hydrological distribution. Additionally, the root-mean-square error is dramatically decreased when diabatic processes are considered. Another advantage is that the false structure of “double Intertropical Convergence Zone (ITCZ)” is not seen in the result, although the precipitation rate becomes lower.
Citation: Zhong, Q., and Q. Zhong, 2008: The development of a physical conservation fidelity global spectral model—from dynamic framework to a full model, Atmos. Oceanic Sci. Lett., 1, 33-35