Steps to Enable WFPs in WRF

Configuring the Weather Research and Forecasting (WRF) Model to include Wind Farm Parametrizations (WFPs) involves several specific modifications and settings adjustments in the namelist.input file and other related files, depending on the parametrization approach you choose to implement.

1. Modify WRF Source Code for WFPs: Before compiling WRF, it's necessary to integrate specific modules that support wind farm effects. This involves replacing or adding new module files to the WRF source code that correspond to the wind farm parameterization you intend to use. These modifications may include files like module_first_rk_step_part1.F, module_pbl_driver.F, module_wind_basic.F, and others specific to the parameterization approach​​.

2. Compile WRF with the New Modules: After modifying the source code with the necessary WFP modules, recompile WRF to ensure that the changes are included. This process typically involves running ./compile em_real >& compile.log from the WRF directory and resolving any compilation issues that arise​​.

3. Adjust namelist.input for WFPs: The namelist.input file requires specific modifications to activate and configure the wind farm parameterization. This includes setting parameters like windfarm_opt, wh