Experiments:

The ALMIP overview document in PDF format can be downloaded here. The regional domain is shown in Fig.1., which extends from -20 to 30 E, and -5 to 20 N. This domain is used in Exp.s 1 and 2 (at a 0.5 degree spatial resolution). The Exp.3 domain is called the sub-regional domain (outlined in violet). The spatial resolution is 0.10 degrees. The local scale data sites are located within the three meso-scale intensive measurement zones. There is also the possibility of a fourth local scale site at Dahra, Senegal (not shown).

Fig. 1. The regional scale domain. The sub-regional (mesoscale: violet outline) and rectangles containing local sites are shown: Oueme (red), Niamey (orange), and Gourma (blue). The ECOCLIMAP annual average LAI (m² m^-2) is contoured.

Fig. 2. The regional scale domain with topography (meters).

Note that most of the pertinent information on the experiment can be found in the aforementioned overview document.