Comparison of the WRF and HARMONIE models ability for mountain wave warnings

Mountain lee waves usually involve aircraft icing and turbulence events. These weather phenomena, in turn, are a threat to aviation safety. For this reason, mountain an interesting subject of study for the scientific community. This paper analyses several events south-east Guadarrama range, near Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas airport (Spain), using Weather Research Forecasting (WRF) HARMONIE-AROME high-resolution numerical models. work, simulated brightness temperature from optimum WRF parametrization schemes HARMONIE validated satellite observations evaluate performance models reproducing lenticular clouds associated waves. The probability density shows differences between both Following, wave characterization is performed simulating some atmospheric variables (wind direction, wind speed, stability, liquid water content temperature) grid points located leeward, windward over summit mountains. results compared decision tree developed each forecast warn waves, with 24 48 h lead time. warnings skill scores, revealing similar