CNR Atmospheric Dynamics Group ISAC

Application of dynamical system theory to low order atmospheric models
Development of local predictability measures in phase space
Statistical properties of error growth and prediction. Application to ensemble forecasting and data assimilation

Mesoscale Dynamics:

Orographic effects on atmospheric circulation, orographic cyclogenesis, frontal interaction with topography
Role of latent heat release and surface fluxes on baroclinic cyclones
Organized convective storms and their interaction with larger scale circulations.
Mesoscale Alpine Programme (MAP)

Numerical Modeling and Weather Prediction:

Development of a limited area model (BOLAM) and case studies.
On-line weather forecast with BOLAM2000 at the University of Genova
On-line weather forecast with BOLAM2000 at the National Observatory of Athens
Weather forecast with BOLAM2000 at Servizio Agrometeorologico Regionale - Sardegna
Model intercomparison experiments (COMPARE I, II, III)
Data analysis and assimilation on the mesoscale
Physical parameterizations in atmospheric models
Coupling with oceanographic and hydrological models

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Current and recent projects

Last Update: 12 February 2002