Evaluation of forecast performance of an economical explicit time integration scheme in a limited area model over Indian region
Evaluation　of　Forecast　Performance　of　an　Economical　Explicit　Time　Integration　Scheme　in　a　Limited　Area　Model　over　Indian　Region

An economical explicit scheme of time integration is implemented in a regional model over Indian region to achieve computational economy. The model is also integrated by explicit Leap-Frog Scheme. The performance of economical explicit scheme is evaluated by comparing the forecast results with those produced by leap-frog scheme. The results show that the economical explicit scheme produces more or less similar forecasts as compared to those produced with leap-frog scheme. However, application of the economical explicit scheme saves substantial amount of computer time. The scheme is found nearly four times economical as compared lo explicit leap-frog scheme.