Abstract:

Coupled atmosphere-wave-ocean modeling of the entire Gulf of Mexico during July through August 2012. Atmosphere model: Weather Research and Forecasting model (WRF) Wave model: University of Miami Wave Model (UMWM) Ocean model: Hybrid Coordinate Model (HYCOM) This dataset comprises the surface data from atmospheric component (WRF). This dataset was created by the Consortium for Advanced Research on Transport of Hydrocarbon in the Environment (CARTHE). This research was made possible by a grant from BP/The Gulf of Mexico Research Initiative.

Suggested Citation:

Chen, Shuyi. 2013. Coupled atmosphere-wave-ocean model of the Gulf of Mexico (July-August 2012), Atmosphere model dataset. Distributed by: Gulf of Mexico Research Initiative Information and Data Cooperative (GRIIDC), Harte Research Institute, Texas A&M University–Corpus Christi. doi:10.7266/N7KW5CX6

Publications:

Curcic, M., Chen, S. S., & Özgökmen, T. M. (2016). Hurricane-induced ocean waves and stokes drift and their impacts on surface transport and dispersion in the Gulf of Mexico. Geophysical Research Letters, 43(6), 2773–2781. doi:10.1002/2015gl067619

Purpose:

This dataset provide high-resolution (4km) atmospheric surface fields throughout GLAD experiment, and can be used to 1) understand the atmospheric condition during GLAD and 2) drive other wave, ocean, storm surge, and LES models.

Data Parameters and Units:

U10 (m/s): U at 10 m V10 (m/s): V at 10 m T2 (K): Temperature at 2 m Q2(kg/kg):Water vapor at 2 m UST(m/s): U* in similarity theory, friction velocity PSFC(Pa): Surface pressure

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