Evaluating the Impact of the GCM Dynamical Core in Idealized Tropical Cyclone Simulations
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Using General Circulation Models (GCMs) for tropical cyclone studies is difficult due to the relatively small size of the storms, the intense convection and multitudes of large-scale small-scale interactions. These are mostly unresolved at typical GCM resolutions of about 50-100 km, and still challenged at high resolutions between 12-30 km. Nevertheless, high-resolution GCMs are becoming a tool of choice to assess tropical cyclones in current and future climate conditions. Therefore, the physics and dynamics components of a GCM need to be carefully evaluated to assess their fidelity for tropical cyclone studies.
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