Implementation of a machine-learned gas optics parameterization  in the ECMWF Integrated Forecasting System: RRTMGP-NN 2.0

Ukkonen, Peter; Hogan, Robin J.

doi:https://doi.org/10.5194/gmd-16-3241-2023

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https://doi.org/10.5194/gmd-16-3241-2023

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Articles | Volume 16, issue 11

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09 Jun 2023

Development and technical paper |

| 09 Jun 2023

Implementation of a machine-learned gas optics parameterization in the ECMWF Integrated Forecasting System: RRTMGP-NN 2.0

Peter Ukkonen and Robin J. Hogan

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