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An introduction to single-column modelling

How SCM is used to investigate the physical processes of a global model in isolation, its applications and limitations.

Last updated: 11 December 2025
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30 minutes

Single module

What you'll learn

  • What single column models are and how they are applied
  • How to run a single column model, including data requirements
  • Practical examples of SCMs
  • Advantages and disadvantages of SCMs

Topic

Numerical Weather Prediction

Course Content

  • An introduction to single-column modelling

Tags

  • IFS
  • parameterisation
  • Physical processes

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