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It can supplement these equations with parameterizations for turbulent [[Diffusion|diffusion]], radiation, moist processes (clouds and precipitation), heat exchange, soil, vegetation, surface water, the kinematic effects of terrain, and convection. Most atmospheric models are numerical, i.e. they discretize equations of motion. They can predict microscale phenomena such as tornadoes and boundary layer eddies, sub-microscale turbulent flow over buildings, as well as synoptic and global flows. The horizontal domain of a model is either global, covering the entire [[Earth]] (or other planetary body), or regional (limited-area), covering only part of the Earth. ## Key points - In atmospheric science, an atmospheric model is a mathematical model constructed around the full set of primitive, dynamical equations which govern atmospheric motions. - It can supplement these equations with parameterizations for turbulent diffusion, radiation, moist processes (clouds and precipitation), heat exchange, soil, vegetation, surface water, the kinematic effects of terrain, and convection. - Most atmospheric models are numerical, i.e. they discretize equations of motion. - They can predict microscale phenomena such as tornadoes and boundary layer eddies, sub-microscale turbulent flow over buildings, as well as synoptic and global flows. - The horizontal domain of a model is either global, covering the entire Earth (or other planetary body), or regional (limited-area), covering only part of the Earth. ## Relation to Systems Thinking Atmospheric model sits within the Systems Thinking cluster of related concepts. Its principles contribute to understanding [[Feedback|feedback]], [[Emergence|emergence]], and dynamic behavior in complex adaptive systems. ## Sources - [Atmospheric model — Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Atmospheric_model) Back to Systems Thinking --- <!-- SEMIOTIC-PROFILE:START --> ## Semiotic profile > *The semiotic universals this article invokes, machine-derived from the crossref — **unverified** (born so). Populated 2026-07-06 for the Systems room.* **Universals (8):** 🟡 system (7) · 🟢 flow (4) · 🟢 diffusion (3) · 🟡 science (3) · 🟢 discretization (2) · 🟢 emergence (2) · 🟢 feedback (2) · 🟢 temperature heat (2) **Enter by sign:** Systems Semiotic Gateway · Alphabetum · Icon Registry · ← Systems Portal <!-- SEMIOTIC-PROFILE:END --> ## Wikipedia : Wikitube **Strict pair:** [Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Atmospheric_model) : [Wikitube](https://en.wikitube.io/wiki/Atmospheric_model) ## Previous hub tags Tree parent: [[Systems_theory]]. 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