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Development and technical paper
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26 Sep 2025
Development and technical paper |
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Development of a high-resolution coupled SHiELD-MOM6 model – Part 1: Model overview, coupling technique, and validation in a regional setup
Program in Atmospheric and Oceanic Sciences, Princeton University, Princeton, NJ, USA
Kun Gao
Program in Atmospheric and Oceanic Sciences, Princeton University, Princeton, NJ, USA
Brandon G. Reichl
Geophysical Fluid Dynamics Laboratory/NOAA, Princeton, NJ, USA
Lauren Chilutti
Geophysical Fluid Dynamics Laboratory/NOAA, Princeton, NJ, USA
Lucas Harris
Geophysical Fluid Dynamics Laboratory/NOAA, Princeton, NJ, USA
Rusty Benson
Geophysical Fluid Dynamics Laboratory/NOAA, Princeton, NJ, USA
Niki Zadeh
Geophysical Fluid Dynamics Laboratory/NOAA, Princeton, NJ, USA
Jing Chen
Program in Atmospheric and Oceanic Sciences, Princeton University, Princeton, NJ, USA
Jan-Huey Chen
Geophysical Fluid Dynamics Laboratory/NOAA, Princeton, NJ, USA
Cheng Zhang
Program in Atmospheric and Oceanic Sciences, Princeton University, Princeton, NJ, USA
Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, Rowan University, Glassboro, NJ, USA
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Short summary
We introduce a new high-resolution model that couples the atmosphere and ocean to better simulate extreme weather events. It combines the Geophysical Fluid Dynamics Laboratory (GFDL) advanced atmospheric and ocean models with a powerful coupling system that enables robust and efficient two-way interactions. Simulations show that the model accurately captures hurricane behavior and its impact on the ocean. It also runs efficiently on supercomputers. This model represents a key step toward improving extreme weather forecasts.
We introduce a new high-resolution model that couples the atmosphere and ocean to better...
