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Abstract

To estimate the performances of the regional model MAR (Regional Atmospheric Model) on Western Africa, a simulation of ten years (1983-92) was calculated and compared with observations providing by the Climatic Research Unit (CRU) and ERA-40 reanalyses. Regional atmospheric circulation on Western Africa are well represented in numerical simulations, particularly the intensity, the dynamic of the stream of monsoon in the low layers, and zonal winds in height (East African Jet, Tropical Easterly Jet, Subtropical Westerly Jet). The model also restores spatial distribution and seasonal cycle of the precipitation. However the annual sum of precipitation is underestimated on the whole Western Africa. The MAR model also simulates with some difficulties the interannual variability of precipitation. However the regional model MAR are finally a good and relevant tool in the study of climate change and their impacts in Western Africa.

Details

Title
Étude du climat Ouest-Africain à l’aide du modèle atmosphérique régional M.A.R.
Author
Kouassi, Adjon; Assamoi, Paul; Bigot, Sylvain; Diawara, Adama; Schayes, Guy; Yoroba, Fidèle; Kouassi, Benjamin
Pages
39-55
Publication year
2010
Publication date
2010
Publisher
EDP Sciences
e-ISSN
24135380
Source type
Scholarly Journal
Language of publication
English; French
ProQuest document ID
3179864034
Copyright
© 2010. This work is licensed under http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0 (the “License”). Notwithstanding the ProQuest Terms and conditions, you may use this content in accordance with the terms of the License.