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	Microphysique spectrale par classes	Théorie de Köhler	Modèle WRF
Domaine	Météorologie	Météorologie	Météorologie
Famille	Process / pipeline	Process / pipeline	Process / pipeline
Année d'origine	1999	1936	2000
Auteur d'origine	Khain, Ovtchinnikov	Hilding Kohler	Skamarock and Klemp
Type	Explicit particle size distribution model	Thermodynamic equilibrium framework	Atmospheric simulation system
Source fondatrice	Khain, A. P., Ovtchinnikov, M., Pinsky, M., Pokrovsky, A., & Krugliak, H. (2000). Notes on the state-of-the-art numerical modeling of cloud microphysics. Atmospheric Research, 55(3–4), 159-224.	Köhler, H. (1936). The nucleus in and the growth of hygroscopic droplets. Transactions of the Faraday Society, 32, 1152-1161.	Skamarock, W. C., Klemp, J. B., Dudhia, J., et al. (2008). A Description of the Advanced Research WRF Version 3. NCAR Technical Note NCAR/TN-475+STR.
Alias	Bin microphysics, Spectral microphysics, Explicit microphysics	Kohler theory, Kohler equilibrium, Cloud droplet nucleation	Weather Research and Forecasting, WRF, ARW, NMM
Apparentées	3	3	4
Résumé	Spectral bin microphysics is a detailed cloud microphysical modeling approach that explicitly represents the particle size distribution (PSD) by dividing particles into discrete size bins. Rather than assuming a fixed shape for the PSD, bin models track the number and mass of particles in each size category, allowing detailed simulation of cloud and precipitation processes.	Köhler theory is a foundational framework in cloud microphysics that predicts the equilibrium supersaturation required for an aerosol particle of given size and composition to grow into a cloud droplet. Published in 1936 by Hilding Köhler, it combines the Kelvin effect (vapor pressure enhancement over curved surfaces) with the Raoult effect (vapor pressure depression from dissolved solute) to explain cloud droplet formation.	The Weather Research and Forecasting (WRF) model is a mesoscale atmospheric simulation system used for weather forecasting, research, and climate applications. Developed cooperatively by NCAR, NOAA, and academic institutions, WRF became operational in 2004 and has become one of the most widely used atmospheric models worldwide.