Role of wave coupling in the simulation of tropical storm Choi-wan (2021) using a coupled ocean-atmosphere model
This study investigates the effects of wave coupling on the oceanic and atmospheric responses to Tropical Storm Choi-wan (2021) using a coupled ocean-atmosphere model. Modeled tropical cyclone metrics and ocean responses are compared with and without coupling ocean waves. A wave dependent surface ro...
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| author | Haofeng Xia Haofeng Xia Haofeng Xia Shuai Tang Shuai Tang Jie Chen Shengtao Du Wuhong Guo Wuhong Guo |
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| description | This study investigates the effects of wave coupling on the oceanic and atmospheric responses to Tropical Storm Choi-wan (2021) using a coupled ocean-atmosphere model. Modeled tropical cyclone metrics and ocean responses are compared with and without coupling ocean waves. A wave dependent surface roughness scheme is evaluated to understand the wave influence on tropical cyclone induced changes in sea surface temperature (SST), ocean currents, and wave fields. The results reveal that wave coupling significantly improves the representation of SST cooling and vertical ocean thermal structures. The wave dependent roughness scheme outperforms in capturing the cooling effect and ocean mixing processes induced by the storm. Wave-current coupling also impacts significant wave height distributions, particularly in storm-affected regions, where coupled simulations yield more realistic patterns compared to uncoupled runs. Furthermore, the inclusion of wave-current interactions enhances the accuracy of simulated ocean currents, reflecting the intensifications and directional changes caused by the storm. Overall, the wave dependent roughness parametrization demonstrated superior performance in reproducing storm-induced oceanic responses, emphasizing the critical role of wave coupling in simulating extreme weather events. This study underscores the importance of advanced coupled modeling systems in improving predictions of tropical cyclones and their impacts on the ocean and atmosphere. |
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| spelling | doaj-art-ea6c7bd7432f4f3f92def22791c4e5772025-02-11T05:10:17ZengFrontiers Media S.A.Frontiers in Marine Science2296-77452025-02-011210.3389/fmars.2025.15357811535781Role of wave coupling in the simulation of tropical storm Choi-wan (2021) using a coupled ocean-atmosphere modelHaofeng Xia0Haofeng Xia1Haofeng Xia2Shuai Tang3Shuai Tang4Jie Chen5Shengtao Du6Wuhong Guo7Wuhong Guo8Naval Submarine Academy, Qingdao, Shandong, ChinaLaoshan Laboratory, Qingdao, Shandong, ChinaQingdao Institute of Collaborative Innovation, Qingdao, Shandong, ChinaNaval Submarine Academy, Qingdao, Shandong, ChinaLaoshan Laboratory, Qingdao, Shandong, ChinaNaval Submarine Academy, Qingdao, Shandong, ChinaSchool of Civil & Environmental Engineering and Geography Science, Ningbo University, Ningbo, Zhejiang, ChinaNaval Submarine Academy, Qingdao, Shandong, ChinaLaoshan Laboratory, Qingdao, Shandong, ChinaThis study investigates the effects of wave coupling on the oceanic and atmospheric responses to Tropical Storm Choi-wan (2021) using a coupled ocean-atmosphere model. Modeled tropical cyclone metrics and ocean responses are compared with and without coupling ocean waves. A wave dependent surface roughness scheme is evaluated to understand the wave influence on tropical cyclone induced changes in sea surface temperature (SST), ocean currents, and wave fields. The results reveal that wave coupling significantly improves the representation of SST cooling and vertical ocean thermal structures. The wave dependent roughness scheme outperforms in capturing the cooling effect and ocean mixing processes induced by the storm. Wave-current coupling also impacts significant wave height distributions, particularly in storm-affected regions, where coupled simulations yield more realistic patterns compared to uncoupled runs. Furthermore, the inclusion of wave-current interactions enhances the accuracy of simulated ocean currents, reflecting the intensifications and directional changes caused by the storm. Overall, the wave dependent roughness parametrization demonstrated superior performance in reproducing storm-induced oceanic responses, emphasizing the critical role of wave coupling in simulating extreme weather events. This study underscores the importance of advanced coupled modeling systems in improving predictions of tropical cyclones and their impacts on the ocean and atmosphere.https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fmars.2025.1535781/fulltropical cyclonecoupled modelingCOAWSTwave dependent sea surface roughnessoceans response |
| spellingShingle | Haofeng Xia Haofeng Xia Haofeng Xia Shuai Tang Shuai Tang Jie Chen Shengtao Du Wuhong Guo Wuhong Guo Role of wave coupling in the simulation of tropical storm Choi-wan (2021) using a coupled ocean-atmosphere model Frontiers in Marine Science tropical cyclone coupled modeling COAWST wave dependent sea surface roughness oceans response |
| title | Role of wave coupling in the simulation of tropical storm Choi-wan (2021) using a coupled ocean-atmosphere model |
| title_full | Role of wave coupling in the simulation of tropical storm Choi-wan (2021) using a coupled ocean-atmosphere model |
| title_fullStr | Role of wave coupling in the simulation of tropical storm Choi-wan (2021) using a coupled ocean-atmosphere model |
| title_full_unstemmed | Role of wave coupling in the simulation of tropical storm Choi-wan (2021) using a coupled ocean-atmosphere model |
| title_short | Role of wave coupling in the simulation of tropical storm Choi-wan (2021) using a coupled ocean-atmosphere model |
| title_sort | role of wave coupling in the simulation of tropical storm choi wan 2021 using a coupled ocean atmosphere model |
| topic | tropical cyclone coupled modeling COAWST wave dependent sea surface roughness oceans response |
| url | https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fmars.2025.1535781/full |
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