Upgraded global mapping information for earth system modelling: an application to surface water depth at the ECMWF

<p>Water bodies influence local weather and climate, especially in lake-rich areas. The FLake (Fresh-water Lake model) parameterisation is employed in the Integrated Forecasting System (IFS) of the European Centre for Medium-Range Weather Forecasts (ECMWF) model which is used operationally to...

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Main Authors: M. Choulga, E. Kourzeneva, G. Balsamo, S. Boussetta, N. Wedi
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Copernicus Publications 2019-10-01
Series:Hydrology and Earth System Sciences
Online Access:https://www.hydrol-earth-syst-sci.net/23/4051/2019/hess-23-4051-2019.pdf