Review Articles

Until 2020, Review Articles are invited only.

After 2021, submission to Review Articles are open to general authors. All the papers listed below are invited.

• Ishida, J., K. Aranami, K. Kawano, K. Matsubayashi, Y. Kitamura and C. Muroi, 2022: ASUCA: the JMA operational non-hydrostatic model. J. Meteor. Soc. Japan, 100, 825-846.
  https://doi.org/10.2151/jmsj.2022-043  Graphical Abstract

 

• Ikuta, Y., T. Fujita, Y. Ota, and Y. Honda, 2021: Variational data assimilation system for operational regional models at Japan Meteorological Agency. J. Meteor. Soc. Japan, 99, 1563-1592.
  https://doi.org/10.2151/jmsj.2021-076  Graphical Abstract

 

• Kikuchi, K., 2021: The Boreal summer intraseasonal oscillation: A review. J. Meteor. Soc. Japan, 99, 933-972.
  https://doi.org/10.2151/jmsj.2021-045  Graphical Abstract

 

• Mapes, B., 2021: Toward form-function relationships for mesoscale structure in convection. J. Meteor. Soc. Japan, 99, 847-878.
  https://doi.org/10.2151/jmsj.2021-041   Graphical Abstract

 

• Haynes, P., P. Hitchcock, M. Hitchman, S. Yoden, H. Hendon, G. Kiladis, K. Kodera, and I. Simpson, 2021: The influence of the stratosphere on the tropical troposphere. J. Meteor. Soc. Japan, 99, 803-845.
  https://doi.org/10.2151/jmsj.2021-040  Graphical Abstract

 

• Nakamura, K., 2021: Progress from TRMM to GPM. J. Meteor. Soc. Japan, 99, 697-729.
  Special Edition on Global Precipitation Measurement (GPM): 5th Anniversary,
  https://doi.org/10.2151/jmsj.2021-035  Graphical Abstract

 

• Hitchman, M. H., S. Yoden, P. H. Haynes, V. Kumar, and S. Tegtmeier, 2021: An observational history of the direct influence of the stratospheric Quasi-biennial Oscillation on the tropical and subtropical upper troposphere and lower stratosphere. J. Meteor. Soc. Japan, 99, 239-267.
  https://doi.org/10.2151/jmsj.2021-012   Graphical Abstract

 

• Kawai, H., and S. Shige, 2020: Marine low clouds and their parameterization in climate models. J. Meteor. Soc. Japan, 98, 1097–1127.
  https://doi.org/10.2151/jmsj.2020-059  Graphical Abstract

 

• Mesinger, F., and K. Veljovic, 2020: Topography in weather and climate models: Lessons from cut-cell Eta vs. European Centre for Medium-Range Weather Forecasts experiments. J. Meteor. Soc. Japan, 98, 881-900.
  https://doi.org/10.2151/jmsj.2020-050　  Graphical Abstract

 

• Kato, T., 2020: Quasi-stationary band-shaped precipitation systems, named “senjo-kousuitai”, causing localized heavy rainfall in Japan. J. Meteor. Soc. Japan, 98, 485-509.
  https://doi.org/10.2151/jmsj.2020-029 　 Graphical Abstract

 

• Sui, C.-H., M. Satoh, and K. Suzuki, 2020: Precipitation efficiency and its role in cloud-radiative feedbacks to climate variability. J. Meteor. Soc. Japan, 98, 261-282.
  https://doi.org/10.2151/jmsj.2020-024　  Graphical Abstract

 

• Luo, Y., R. Xia, and J. C. L. Chan, 2020: Characteristics, physical mechanisms, and prediction of pre-summer rainfall over South China: research progress during 2008-2019. J. Meteor. Soc. Japan, 98, 19-42.
  https://doi.org/10.2151/jmsj.2020-002　  Graphical Abstract

 

• Ito, K., C.-C. Wu, K. T. F. Chan, R. Toumi, and C. Davis, 2020: Recent progress in the fundamental understanding of tropical cyclone motion. J. Meteor. Soc. Japan, 98, 5-17.
  https://doi.org/10.2151/jmsj.2020-001    Graphical Abstract

 

• Murakami, M., 2019: Inner structures of snow clouds over the Sea of Japan observed by instrumented aircraft: A review. J. Meteor. Soc. Japan, 97, 5-38.
  https://doi.org/10.2151/jmsj.2019-009    Graphical Abstract

 

• Chan, K. T. F., and J. C. L. Chan, 2018: The outer-core wind structure of tropical cyclones. J. Meteor. Soc. Japan, 96, 297-315.
  https://doi.org/10.2151/jmsj.2018-042   Graphical Abstract

 

• Kitoh, A., 2017: The Asian monsoon and its future change in climate models: A review. J. Meteor. Soc. Japan, 95,7-33.
  https://doi.org/10.2151/jmsj.2017-002   Graphical Abstract

 

• Hayasaka, T., 2016: The long-term variation in surface shortwave irradiance in China and Japan: A review. J. Meteor. Soc. Japan, 94, 393-414.
  https://doi.org/10.2151/jmsj.2016-024  

   

• Weng, Y., and F. Zhang, 2016: Advances in convection-permitting tropical cyclone analysis and prediction through EnKF assimilation of reconnaissance aircraft observations. J. Meteor. Soc. Japan, 94, 345-358.
  https://doi.org/10.2151/jmsj.2016-018  

   

• Grabowski, W. W., 2016: Towards global large eddy simulation: super-parameterization revisited. J. Meteor. Soc. Japan, 94, 327-344.
  https://doi.org/10.2151/jmsj.2016-017  

   

• Kato, S., N. G. Loeb, D. Rutan, and F. Rose, 2015: Clouds and the Earth's Radiant Energy System (CERES) data products for climate research. J. Meteor. Soc. Japan, 93, 597-612.
  https://doi.org/10.2151/jmsj.2015-048  

   

• Yoshimura, K., 2015: Stable water isotopes in climatology, meteorology, and hydrology: A review. J. Meteor. Soc. Japan, 93, 513-533.
  https://doi.org/10.2151/jmsj.2015-036  

   

• Ohmura, A., 2014: The Development and the Present Status of Energy Balance Climatology. J. Meteor. Soc. Japan, 92, 245-285.
  https://doi.org/10.2151/jmsj.2014-401  

   

• Ruiz, J. J., M. Pulido, and T. Miyoshi, 2013: Estimating Model Parameters with Ensemble-Based Data Assimilation: A Review. J. Meteor. Soc. Japan, 91, 79-99.
  https://doi.org/10.2151/jmsj.2013-201

 

• Zhang, R., T. Koike, X. Xu, Y. Ma, and K. Yang, 2012: A China-Japan Cooperative JICA Atmospheric Observing Network over the Tibetan Plateau (JICA/Tibet Project): An Overviews. J. Meteor. Soc. Japan, 90C, 1-16.
  https://doi.org/10.2151/jmsj.2012-C01

 

• Kondo, Y., N. Takegawa, H. Matsui, T. Miyakawa, M. Koike, Y. Miyazaki, Y. Kanaya, M. Mochida, M. Kuwata, Y. Morino, and M. Shiraiwa, 2010: Formation and Transport of Aerosols in Tokyo in Relation to Their Physical and Chemical Properties: A Review. J. Meteor. Soc. Japan, 88, 597-624.
  https://doi.org/10.2151/jmsj.2010-401