Characterization of the boundary layer at Dome C (East Antarctica) during the OPALE summer campaign
Author:
Gallée H., Preunkert S.ORCID, Argentini S., Frey M. M.ORCID, Genthon C.ORCID, Jourdain B., Pietroni I., Casasanta G., Barral H., Vignon E.ORCID, Legrand M.
Abstract
Abstract. The regional climate model MAR was run for the region of Dome C located on the East Antarctic plateau, during Antarctic summer 2011–2012, in order to refine our understanding of meteorological conditions during the OPALE observation campaign. A very high vertical resolution is set up in the lower troposphere, with a grid spacing of roughly 2 m. Comparisons are made with observed temperatures and winds near the surface and from a 45 m high tower as well as sodar and radiation data. MAR is generally in very good agreement with the observations but sometimes underestimates cloud formation, leading to an underestimation of the simulated downward long-wave radiation. Absorbed short-wave radiation may also be slightly overestimated due to an underestimation of the snow albedo and this influences the surface energy budget and atmospheric turbulence. Nevertheless the model provides sufficiently reliable information that represent key parameters when discussing the representativeness of chemical measurements made nearby the ground surface during field campaigns conducted at the Concordia site located at Dome C (3233 m a.s.l.).
Publisher
Copernicus GmbH
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