IMCES Geophysical Observatory for studies of surface-atmosphere interactions

Abstract

Abstarct This paper describes a geophysical observatory in use at the Institute of Monitoring of Climatic and Ecological Systems SB RAS and the data it provides. These data can be used for the development of new parameterizations in an active layer model. This model will allow us to reproduce the physical processes in the soil and on its surface and make a detailed description of the exchanges between the surface and the atmosphere. This, in turn, could significantly increase the reliability of regional weather forecasts, especially of extreme weather events. The anticipated improvement in regional meteorological forecasting, as well as in a variety of characteristics measured at the geophysical observatory and the supporting information infrastructure open up possibilities for novel practical applications. In particular, we plan to use the ongoing measurements and data obtained for agrometeorological applications in Western Siberia.