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High-resolution global atmospheric model erases 'popcornlike' rain

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Briefings

A new University of Tokyo model reduced atmospheric grid spacing to 220 meters, eliminating 'popcornlike' rain simulations that do not occur in reality. This higher resolution aims to improve global forecasts of extreme local weather. The study was published in October 2026, but the specific impact on real-world precipitation patterns remains unverified.

Key points

• The University of Tokyo developed a new global atmospheric model with a grid spacing reduced to 220 meters (720 feet).
• This resolution eliminated 'popcornlike' rain events in simulations, which are heavy rain bursts absent in real-world observations.

Context and limitations

The study covers only global atmospheric modeling; specific impacts on real-world precipitation patterns remain unverified.

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