Impact of model resolution on numerical weather prediction

Several model configurations are used in Morocco for numerical weather prediction (NWP). The aim of this work is to verify the impact of resolution on the quality of models forecast, particularly the precipitation field. Three model configurations are tested with 7.5 km, 5 km and 2.5 km resolution. A rainy event over the North-East of Morocco is studied. The impact on models performances is assessed through the comparison of precipitation forecasts with the adjusted quantitative precipitation estimate from weather radar. The results show that the model with 2.5 km resolution gives the best quality precipitation forecast in term of both intensity and localisation

Comparison of Experimental and Theoretical Double Differential Cross Sections of CH₄ at 250 eV Impact Energy

In this study, experimental and theoretical double differential cross section (DDCS) data for methane-electron interaction mechanism after the impact of a 250 eV electron have been comprehensively determined for a wide energy range of the detected electron, from 50 to 225 eV. The first Born-One Coulomb wave modeling with Gamow factor has been calculated to analyze experimental DDCS results for a correct description of the electron impact ionization of methane molecule. It is found that these theoretical calculations are successful to describe the post-collision interaction effects due to the Coulomb long-range interaction between the outgoing electrons in the final state. A considerable agreement is found between experimental and theoretical results