The Adaptive Wavelet Collocation Method and Its Application in Front Simulation

The adaptive wavelet collocation method(AWCM)is a variable grid technology for solving partial differential equations(PDEs)with high singularities.Based on interpolating wavelets,the AWCM adapts the grid so that a higher resolution is automatically attributed to domain regions with high singularities. Accuracy problems with the AWCM have been reported in the literature,and in this paper problems of effciency with the AWCM are discussed in detail through a simple one-dimensional(1D)nonlinear advection equation whose analytic solution is easily obtained.A simple and effcient implementation of the AWCM is investigated.Through studying the maximum errors at the moment of frontogenesis of the 1D nonlinear advection equation with different initial values and a comparison with the finite difference method(FDM) on a uniform grid,the AWCM shows good potential for modeling the front effciently.The AWCM is also applied to a two-dimensional(2D)unbalanced frontogenesis model in its first attempt at numerical simulation of a meteorological front.Some important characteristics about the model are revealed by the new scheme.     

Comparison and Analysis of Two Different Calculation Schemes of SLEVE- Hybrid Coordinate in GRAPES_MESO Model

The calculation scheme of the smoothed-level and hybrid (SLEVE-hybrid for short) coordinates in numerical forecasting model is not limited to one. It is divided into the semi-analytical scheme and the finite differential scheme in terms of the various differential methods of the coordinate deformation variables. Comparing the dynamic equation and the long-time batch simulation results of the two schemes, the present study draws the following conclusions. The first- order finite difference accuracy of the coordinate deformation variables in the finite differential scheme is theoretically lower than that in the semi-analytical scheme. The larger the vertical gradient of the layer thickness is, the larger the relative errors of the finite differential scheme are. The long-time batch simulation test in the GRAPES model dynamic core demonstrates that the bias of the temperature and the geopotential height in the semi-analytical scheme is smaller under the default layering, while the simulation difference of the two schemes is greatly reduced when the layering is more uniform.     

Properties of High-Order Finite Difference Schemes and Idealized Numerical Testing

Construction of high-order difference schemes based on Taylor series expansion has long been a hot topic in computational mathematics, while its application in comprehensive weather models is still very rare. Here, the properties of high-order finite difference schemes are studied based on idealized numerical testing, for the purpose of their application in the Global/Regional Assimilation and Prediction System(GRAPES) model. It is found that the pros and cons due to grid staggering choices diminish with higher-order schemes based on linearized analysis of the one-dimensional gravity wave equation. The improvement of higher-order difference schemes is still obvious for the mesh with smooth varied grid distance. The results of discontinuous square wave testing also exhibits the superiority of high-order schemes. For a model grid with severe non-uniformity and non-orthogonality, the advantage of high-order difference schemes is inapparent, as shown by the results of two-dimensional idealized advection tests under a terrain-following coordinate. In addition, the increase in computational expense caused by high-order schemes can be avoided by the precondition technique used in the GRAPES model. In general, a high-order finite difference scheme is a preferable choice for the tropical regional GRAPES model with a quasi-uniform and quasi-orthogonal grid mesh.     

APPLICATION OF ADVECTIVE VORTICITY EQUATION TO TYPHOON FUNG-WONG

The momentum advection vorticity equation in the form of cross multiplication is introduced, in which the divergence term in the classic vorticity equation does not appear explicitly. This equation includes the rotation effect of the horizontal wind advection, which are not explicitly included in the classic vorticity equation. The vorticity and its tendency of Typhoon Fung-Wong (0808) that occurred in July 2008 are analyzed. The computed results show that the rotation effect of the advection of the horizontal wind is a leading factor in determining the change of vertical vorticity for Fung-Wong during its life cycle, especially in the period leading up to landfall. The advection term represents the tendency variation of the vertical vorticity, and the positive-value region of the vertical vorticity tendency is almost in accord with the track of Fung-Wong, which may be taken as a factor to locate the key observational region of Fung-Wong. The equation provides a supplementary diagnostic tool for the systems related with strong advection of horizontal wind.     

Application of a Shape-Preserving Advection Scheme to the Moisture Equation in an E-grid Regional Forecast Model

This paper presents a methodology which is very useful to design shape-preserving advection finite difference scheme on general E-grid horizontal arrangement of variables through introducing a two-step shape-preserving positive definite advection scheme in the moisture equation of the LASG-REM (LASG regional E-grid eta-coordinate forecast model). By trial-forecasting six local heavy raincases, the efficiency of the shape-preserving advection scheme in practical application has been examined. The LASG-REM with the shape-preserving advection scheme has a good forecasting ability for local precipitation.     

Relationship between Lightning Activity and Tropospheric Nitrogen Dioxide and the Estimation of Lightning-produced Nitrogen Oxides over China

To better understand the relationship between lightning activity and nitrogen oxides(NOX) in the troposphere and to estimate lightning-produced NOX(LNOX) production in China more precisely, spatial and temporal distributions of vertical column densities of tropospheric nitrogen dioxide(NO_2VCDs) and lightning activity were analyzed using satellite measurements. The results showed that the spatial distribution of lightning activity is greater in the east than in the west of China, as with NO_2 VCDs. However, the seasonal and annual variation between lightning and NO_2 density show different trends in the east and west. The central Tibetan Plateau is sparsely populated without modern industry, and NO_2 VCDs across the plateau are barely affected by anthropogenic sources. The plateau is an ideal area to study LNOX. By analyzing 15 years of satellite data from that region, it was found that lightning density is in strong agreement with annual, spatial and seasonal variations of NO_2 VCDs, with a correlation coefficient of 0.79 from the linear fit. Combining Beirle's method and the linear fit equation,LNOXproduction in the Chinese interior was determined to be 0.07(0.02–0.27) Tg N yr~(-1) for 1997–2012, within the range of 0.016–0.384 Tg N yr~(-1) from previous estimates.     

A NUMERICAL METHOD FOR SOLVING THE EVOLUTION EQUATION OF SOLITARY ROSSBY WAVES ON A WEAK SHEAR

In this paper an evoluion equation in integral-differential form for finite amplitude Rossby waves on a weak shear is presented and an efficient method for its numerical solution is set up. It is shown that a propagation of solitary wave is possible whenever a proper weak shear in basic flows acts with the nonlinear effects and dispersion of the media, both in the atmosphere and in the ocean. To test the numerical method for solving the evolution equation, a series of experiments are carried out. The results indicate that the solitary solutions, do exist and interact with each other in quite a succinct, manner. Therefore the method is successful and efficient for solving initial value problems of the above equation. The time decoupling problem arising in the numerical scheme and the related filtering technique are discussed. A variety of interesting phenomena such as the interaction of solitary Rossby waves, damping, dispersion and the development of nonlinear wave train are numerically studied.     

Improvement of the semi-Lagrangian advection scheme in the GRAPES model: Theoretical analysis and idealized tests

ABSTRACT The Global/Regional Assimilation and PrEdiction System （GRAPES） is the newgeneration numerical weather predic- tion （NWP） system developed by the China Meteorological Administration. It is a fully compressible non-hydrostatical global/regional unified model that uses a traditional semi-Lagrangian advection scheme with cubic Lagrangian interpola tion （referred to as the SL_CL scheme）. The SL_CL scheme has been used in many operational NWP models, but there are still some deficiencies, such as the damping effects due to the interpolation and the relatively low accuracy. Based on Reich＇s semi-Lagrangian advection scheme （referred to as the R2007 scheme）, the Re_R2007 scheme that uses the low- and high-order B-spline function for interpolation at the departure point, is developed in this paper. One- and two-dimensional idealized tests in the rectangular coordinate system with uniform grid cells were conducted to compare the Re..R2007 scheme and the SL_CL scheme. The numerical results showed that： （1） the damping effects were remarkably reduced with the Re_R2007 scheme; and （2） the normalized errors of the Re_R2007 scheme were about 7.5 and 3 times smaller than those of the SL_CL scheme in one- and two-dimensional tests, respectively, indicating the higher accuracy of the Re..R2007 scheme. Furthermore, two solid-body rotation tests were conducted in the latitude-longitude spherical coordinate system with non uniform grid cells, which also verified the Re_R2007 scheme＇s advantages. Finally, in comparison with other global advection schemes, the Re_R2007 scheme was competitive in terms of accuracy and flow independence. An encouraging possibility for the application of the Re_R2007 scheme to the GRAPES model is provided.     

EFFECT OF THE NONLINEAR TERM ON MOVEMENT AND DEVELOPMENT OF TROPICAL CYCLONE

The dynamics of tropical cyclone is investigated in a nondivergent barotropic model with nobasic flow. The effect of nonlinear term on the movement and development of tropical cyclone isemphatically demonstrated. The advection of asymmetric vorticity by the symmetric flow (AAVS)produces the small-scale gyres (SSGs). The SSGs counterclockwise rotate around the tropicalcyclone center. The interaction of SSGs with the large-scale beta gyres (LSBGs) leads to theoscillation in translation speed and vacillation in translation direction for tropical cyclone. Theadvection of symmetric vorticity by the asymmetric flow (ASVA) steers the symmetric circulationof tropical cyclone. The ventilation flow vector determined by the asymmetric flow is closecorrelated with the motion vector of tropical cyclone. The nonlinear advection of relative vorticityis an order of magnitude greater than the linear advection of planetary vorticity, However, theasymmetric circulation created by the planetary vorticity advection provides a background conditionfor anomalous motions of the tropical cyclone. The combination of the linear and nonlinear effectsresults in accelerated, decelerated, changing direction and/or counterclockwise looping motions ofthe tropical cyclone.     

ON THE PARAMETERIZATION OF THE VERTICAL VELOCITY AT THE TOP OF PLANETARY BOUNDARY LAYER

In this paper, an equation of the vertical velocity at the top of PBL is derived by use of a PBL model which is based on an analytic and actual form of K. Results show that the vertical velocity is a function of geostrophic vorticity, geostrophic wind speed, Coriolis parameter and the roughness of the ground, thus improving Charney-Eliassen's formula. The order of magnitude of the vertical velocity computed from our equation is in agreement with that from the latter, but more factors affecting the vertical velocity are included.     

Runge-Kutta算法与Li差分法不同阶数配合对计算精度影响研究

为了充分发挥高阶Li空间微分方案（Li, 2005）的优点,实现了时间积分为2~6阶Runge-Kutta（简称RK）格式的偏微分方程求解算法（简称RKL算法）。然后通过多组数值试验,研究了时间积分阶数对计算误差的影响。线性平流方程的试验结果表明对于方波函数型初值,2、4、5和6阶RK算法能获得和3阶精度差不多的结果,而对于高斯函数型的初值,高阶RKL算法可以取得较好的计算效果。RK为5（6）阶时,对应的Li微分阶数可达9（10）阶,总误差控制在10-7（10-8）以内。随RK阶数增加Li微分有效阶数有增加的趋势,而总误差在逐渐减小。计算非线性无粘Burgers方程时,RKL算法能否获得好的计算结果,除了受初始场形式的影响,还与计算的目标时刻有关。当目标时刻解的各阶导数连续（且未出现无穷大数值时）,高阶（RK为4~6阶）算法是有效的;若出现了导数间断、或导数为无穷大,就会碰到冲击波解类型的问题,此时高阶RK算法也无法获得很高精度的数值解。此非线性的算例中,Li微分阶数仍然随RK阶数增加而增加,但增加的趋势不是线性的,具体变化关系可以通过实验结果拟合而获得。研究发现时间积分方案阶数大于3之后,对应的最优空间差分精度阶数可以比6阶提高很多,这再次证明了以前研究中6阶以上空间差分格式对结果无改进的现象,是由于没有使用足够高精度的时间积分方案引起的。相比于Taylor-Li（Wang,2017）算法,5~6阶的RK方法编程和实现简单,计算结果的精度比3阶算法要提高很多,因此,它是一种能够对复杂方程适用的简易高阶算法方案,具有一定的实用价值。     

高阶Runge-Kutta-Li算法对二维线性平流方程的计算检验

利用高阶Li空间微分方案(Li, 2005),实现了时间积分为3～6阶Runge-Kutta-Li(RKL)格式的求解算法。二维线性平流方程的试验结果表明:在计算稳定的条件下,各阶算法的计算误差随时间的推移基本上是线性增加的。非转动背景场的平流算例中（高斯型的初值）,高阶RKL算法可以取得较好的计算效果。与3、4、5、6阶RK算法配合的Li空间差分方案有效阶数可以达到5、7、9、10阶。RK 算法的阶数为5（6）阶时,总误差控制在10-7（10-8）以内。随RK阶数增加Li微分的有效阶数有增加趋势,且总误差逐渐减小。定常转速的背景场算例中（偏心的高斯型初值）,当RK阶数为3时,最优空间差分阶数为10;相应的阶数为4、5、6时对应的空间最优阶为16,22,22,总计算误差可以控制在10-15～10-16。随着精度的提高,误差的绝对值减小很迅速,说明算法是非常有效的。对于圆锥型初值（定常转速的背景场）,4、5、6阶RK算法和3阶算法的效果差不多。高阶算法对此类具有导数不连续点的算例,效果不如高斯初始场好,结果不能保持正定,有些地方误差出现下冲和上翘。随着空间差分精度的提高,非正定的解数量和数值减小,误差的绝对值减小,说明了算法在一定程度上是有效的,但并不适合追求极高的算法阶数。这与谱方法中的导数不连续问题有些相似,误差的产生主要源于导数的不连续性,差分类方法仅能获得与导数连续性阶数相当的算法精度。各种算例中,采用恰当的边界条件是必要的,例如旋转背景场算例,比较适合使用无穷远边界条件,否则会出现计算不稳定或无法将计算误差控制到较小的范围内。     

高精度迎风偏斜格式的比较与分析

利用一种具有任意阶精度的一般显式有限差分公式构造出高精度迎风偏斜格式，并利用 Fourier分析法评估了这些迎风偏斜格式的耗散误差与频散误差。结果表明，偶阶精度格式的数值相速度快于实际相速度，而奇阶精度格式的数值相速度慢于实际相速度。并且，偶阶精度格式的耗散误差与频散误差低于相邻的奇阶精度格式。为了检验这些格式的计算性能，在一维问题上进行了应用。首先，考虑恒定风场条件下的一维平流试验。主要选择两种不同的初始条件来评价数值格式的精度，这两种试验问题分别是高斯函数、方波函数。试验结果表明，随着数值格式精度的提高，数值格式的误差逐渐减小。而对于高于六阶精度的格式来说，改进的程度并不是很大。其次，应用各阶格式到具有两种不同初始条件的无粘Burgers方程。数值结果表明，随着数值格式阶数的增加，数值结果也得到了明显改进。而对于高于六阶精度的格式来说，进一步的变化并不明显。总之，在兼顾效率与精度条件下六阶迎风偏斜格式是最好的。     

相变修正方案在GRAPES模式标量平流中的应用

如何更好地模拟水物质的空间分布和小尺度变化,对于数值天气预报效果的改进,特别是对于更好地模拟降水过程,具有重要的意义.计算机的飞速发展使数值模式的分辨率不断提高,云的显式计算成为可能,这样就要求水物质在平流的过程中必须要做到高精度、守恒、保形.水物质场是正定标量的场,具有空间和时间变化幅度大、存在强梯度甚至不连续的特点,水物质场的合理模拟一直是数值预报中的一个难题.GRAPES模式中的标量平流方案采用PRM分段有理函数方法,比较好地解决了该半拉格朗日模式中水物质平流的高精度、守恒、保形问题,但是当有凝结潜热发生时,由于半拉格朗日平流方案求解上游点时的插值,在云边缘区域会造成虚假的云水,进而导致不合理的相变过程.为了解决以上问题,本研究在GRAPES模式中PRM平流方案的案础上,加入了非线性半拉格朗日相变潜热的修正方案,旨在改进GRAPES模式对水物质平流问题的模拟,提高降水的预报效果.该研究通过理想试验,验证了非线性半拉格朗口相变修正方案可以有效地限制云边缘由于半拉格朗日平流方案插值产生的虚假柑变;然后将该方案加入GRAPES模式的PRM水物质平流方案中,通过实际个例模拟验证了加入非线性半拉格朗日方案以后,模式可以更好地模拟水物质的平流过程,且对云中热力场及水物质分布地模拟更加合理,同时预报出的雨带中心区与实况更加符合.     

PRM标量平流方案在GRAPES全球预报系统中的应用

如何更好地模拟水物质的分布,对于数值天气预报效果的改进,特别是对于更好地模拟降水过程,具有重要的意义。半拉格朗日模式中的标量平流计算要求做到高精度、守恒、正定和保形,但GRAPES_GFS (Global-Regional Assimilation and PrEdiction System, Global Forecast System) 中采用的QMSL(Quasi-Monotone Semi-Lagrangian)平流方案在水汽的强梯度、不连续区域计算精度较低,且不能做到严格守恒。本研究借鉴计算流体力学领域的研究进展,将一个基于分段有理函数的物质平流方案PRM(Piecewise Rational Method)引入GRAPES_GFS中,按照通量形式求解水汽方程,并对极区进行了混合等技术处理。通过一系列理想试验对两种平流方案进行了对比,证明了PRM方案精度较高,特别是在水汽梯度大的区域优势明显,频散、耗散误差较小,守恒、保形性也要好于QMSL方案。通过对GRAPES_GFS中批量预报试验效果的检验,验证了PRM方案可以有效地改进模式对水物质分布的模拟,提高了降水的预报效果,对模式综合预报性能的提升也有明显作用。     

高阶正定守恒的中心约束多矩有限体积平流模式

采用新的均匀三点中心约束多矩有限体积方法（3-point Multi-moment Constrained finite-Volume scheme for Uniform Points with Center Constraints, MCV3_UPCC）,发展了一个三阶正定守恒的平流模式。三点多矩有限体积方法在单网格内定义等距的3个自由度,采用多矩约束条件并通过控制方程获得时间演变方程。新的三点中心约束多矩方法能在单网格内采用等距的3个点值及中心一阶、二阶导数作为约束条件进行空间4次多项式数值重构,获得3个自由度的时间演变方程;所构建的新数值方案具有三阶精度,边界通量连续性保证了其数值严格守恒。为了抑制该方法的非物理数值振荡,引入了边界保型限制器技术,它能够把数值解控制在既定物理场最小值（最小值为0时则保持数值正定）与最大值之间。数值试验表明新发展的三阶平流模式具有良好的计算精度,能够严格保持数值解的正定性和守恒性,同其他高精度平流模式相当,在实际大气模式水汽等平流输送应用中具备良好的发展潜力。      

阴阳网格守恒算法的设计和改进

阴阳网格上的质量守恒算法对于阴阳网格在全球模式构建和应用具有重要意义,是模式长期稳定积分和保证计算效果的重要性能指标。本研究在已有的质量均匀分布假定下阴阳网格守恒强迫算法的基础上,构建网格内质量的双线性分布和边界通量线性分布的质量守恒强迫算法,以提高阴阳网格平流计算的精度和模式积分的稳定性。运用CIP-CSLR平流方案对通量形式平流方程数值求解,分别通过"余弦钟"平流试验、正弦波试验和变形流试验对质量双线性分布、边界通量线性分布的新方案与质量和通量均匀分布的原方案进行了对比,标准化误差和标量场分布均表明新方案可有效提高阴阳网格守恒算法的计算效果,且计算负担没有明显增加,具有较好的实用价值。     

Implementation of a Conservative Two-step Shape-Preserving Advection Scheme on a Spherical Icosahedral Hexagonal Geodesic Grid

An Eulerian flux-form advection scheme, called the Two-step Shape-Preserving Advection Scheme(TSPAS), was generalized and implemented on a spherical icosahedral hexagonal grid(also referred to as a geodesic grid) to solve the transport equation. The C grid discretization was used for the spatial discretization. To implement TSPAS on an unstructured grid,the original finite-difference scheme was further generalized. The two-step integration utilizes a combination of two separate schemes(a low-order monotone scheme and a high-order scheme that typically cannot ensure monotonicity) to calculate the fluxes at the cell walls(one scheme corresponds to one cell wall). The choice between these two schemes for each edge depends on a pre-updated scalar value using slightly increased fluxes. After the determination of an appropriate scheme, the final integration at a target cell is achieved by summing the fluxes that are computed by the different schemes. The conservative and shape-preserving properties of the generalized scheme are demonstrated. Numerical experiments are conducted at several horizontal resolutions. TSPAS is compared with the Flux Corrected Transport(FCT) approach to demonstrate the differences between the two methods, and several transport tests are performed to examine the accuracy, efficiency and robustness of the two schemes.