This project is based on long term studies performed during more than one decade. Waiting for a dedicated paper to the ALTA project, if one wishes to refer to the ALTA Center in documents and/or publications, we kindly ask to include the algorithms and the structure of the Astro-Meso-Nh package:

1.  3D mapping of optical turbulence using an atmospheric numerical model. I. A useful tool for the ground-based astronomy
   Masciadri, E., Vernin, J., Bougeault, P., 1999, A&AS, 137, 185-202
2. Filtering techniques to enhance optical turbulence forecast performances at short time-scales
   Masciadri, E., Martelloni, G., Turchi, A., 2020, MNRAS, 492, 140-152

For any other citation, related to specific topics, please refer to papers listed in the Bibliography section.i In case of doubts please ask us.

Forecasts shown in this web site have been obtained using European Centre for Medium Range Weather Forecasts (ECMWF) products coming from the General Circulation Model (HRES) to initialise and force the Astro-Meso-Nh model.