Open AccessFuture Directions for Whole Atmosphere Modeling: Developments in the Context of Space Weather
Author(s) -
Jackson David R.,
FullerRowell Tim J.,
Griffin Dan J.,
Griffith Matthew J.,
Kelly Christopher W.,
Marsh Daniel R.,
Walach MariaTheresia
Publication year - 2019
Publication title -
space weather
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.254
H-Index - 56
ISSN - 1542-7390
DOI - 10.1029/2019sw002267
Subject(s) - space weather , forcing (mathematics) , thermosphere , context (archaeology) , meteorology , atmosphere (unit) , environmental science , computer science , weather forecasting , climate model , representation (politics) , earth's magnetic field , ionosphere , climatology , climate change , geography , geology , physics , geophysics , oceanography , archaeology , quantum mechanics , politics , political science , magnetic field , law
Coupled Sun‐to‐Earth models represent a key part of the future development of space weather forecasting. With respect to predicting the state of the thermosphere and ionosphere, there has been a recent paradigm shift; it is now clear that any self‐respecting model of this region needs to include some representation of forcing from the lower atmosphere, as well as solar and geomagnetic forcing. Here we assess existing modeling capability and set out a road map for the important next steps needed to ensure further advances. These steps include a model verification strategy, analysis of the impact of nonhydrostatic dynamical cores, and a cost‐benefit analysis of model chemistry for weather and climate applications.