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Generalized Vertical Coordinates for Eddy-Resolving Global and Coastal Ocean Forecasts

Authors: Eric P. Chassignet; Harley E. Hurlburt; Ole M. Smedstad; George R. Halliwell; Alan J. Wallcraft; E. J. Metzger; Brian O. Blanton; Carlos Lozano; Desiraju B. Rao; Patrick J. Hogan; NAVAL RESEARCH LAB STENNIS SPACE CENTER MS OCEANOGRAPHY DIV
Abstract:
Numerical modeling studies over the past several decades have demonstrated progress both in model architecture and in the use of rapidly advancing computational resources. Perhaps the most notable aspect of this progression has been the evolution from simulations on coarse-resolution horizontal and vertical grids that outline basins of simplified geometry and bathymetry and that are forced by idealized surface fluxes, to fine-resolution simulations that incorporate realistic coastline definition and bottom data on relatively short time scales.

Limitations: APPROVED FOR PUBLIC RELEASE
Description: Journal article (refereed)
Pages: 13
Report Date: MAR 2006
Report Number: A062564
Keywords relating to this report:
*FORECASTING
*MATHEMATICAL MODELS
*VERTICAL ORIENTATION
ARCHITECTURE
BATHYMETRY
COMPARISON
GEOMETRY
HIGH RESOLUTION
OCEAN BASINS
SIMULATION
TERRAIN FOLLOWING
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