Chapter 4 Flashcards
1
Q
What is a model grid?
A
Grid models cover the globe as a grid
2
Q
Model grid resolutions
A
The resolutions go by (km) per point
3
Q
Short range models?
A
Measures about 4 days out and are most accurate
4
Q
Medium range models
A
Forecasts up to 16 days out, mainly used as guide line
5
Q
Long range outlooks
A
Attempt to characterize the coming months or seasons as above normal
6
Q
Ensemble forecasting
A
Where a mode is run repeatedly with slight changes
7
Q
Spaghetti diagrams
A
Used to track where storms might go, multiple paths are marked
8
Q
Research models
A
Designed for specific purposes like simulating thunderstorms, tornados, hurricanes
9
Q
What do computer models do?
A
Systems of mathematical equations that describe the atmospheres behavior
