AVO-G2S: A modified, open-source Ground-to-Space atmospheric specification for infrasound modeling
Computers & Geosciences
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Abstract
To facilitate infrasound propagation studies, we present AVO-G2S, an open-source, Ground-to-Space model which provides temperature and wind specifications from the surface to an altitude of 225 km. This model provides a means of smoothly characterizing atmospheric conditions using multiple numerical weather prediction forecast and reanalysis products, along with upper-atmospheric empirical models. Regional atmospheric reconstructions only require a limited domain and can utilize high-resolution numerical weather prediction forecasts typically provided
on a projected grid. The use of a projected grid allows for faster spectral transform libraries to be
employed. The AVO-G2S software can also provide global reconstructions that rely on global
numerical weather prediction products and spherical harmonic decompositions. AVO-G2S is inspired by a global Ground-to-Space model developed by the Naval Research Laboratory, and relies on their empirical descriptions of upper-atmospheric conditions. Alaska Volcano Observatory has implemented this model for near-real-time infrasound monitoring of volcanic eruptions and historical research projects.
Suggested Citation
Schwaiger, H., Iezzi, A., and Fee, D., 2019, AVO-G2S: A modified, open-source Ground-to-Space atmospheric specification for infrasound modeling: Computers & Geosciences, v. 125, p. 90-97, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cageo.2018.12.013.
| Publication type | Article |
|---|---|
| Publication Subtype | Journal Article |
| Title | AVO-G2S: A modified, open-source Ground-to-Space atmospheric specification for infrasound modeling |
| Series title | Computers & Geosciences |
| DOI | 10.1016/j.cageo.2018.12.013 |
| Volume | 125 |
| Year Published | 2019 |
| Language | English |
| Publisher | Elsevier |
| Contributing office(s) | Volcano Science Center |
| Description | 8 p. |
| First page | 90 |
| Last page | 97 |