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3    
4  The convention used in this section is as follows:  The convention used in this section is as follows:
5  Time is "discretize" using a time step $\Delta t$    Time is ``discretized'' using a time step $\Delta t$  
6  and $\Phi^n$ refers to the variable $\Phi$  and $\Phi^n$ refers to the variable $\Phi$
7  at time $t = n \Delta t$ . We used the notation $\Phi^{(n)}$  at time $t = n \Delta t$ . We use the notation $\Phi^{(n)}$
8  when time interpolation is required to estimate the value of $\phi$  when time interpolation is required to estimate the value of $\phi$
9  at the time $n \Delta t$.  at the time $n \Delta t$.
10    
# Line 12  at the time $n \Delta t$. Line 12  at the time $n \Delta t$.
12    
13  The discretization in time of the model equations (cf section I )  The discretization in time of the model equations (cf section I )
14  does not depend of the discretization in space of each  does not depend of the discretization in space of each
15  term, so that this section can be read independently.  term and so  this section can be read independently.
 Also for this purpose, we will refers to the continuous  
 space-derivative form of model equations, and focus on  
 the time discretization.  
16    
17  The continuous form of the model equations is:  The continuous form of the model equations is:
18    
# Line 66  G_{\dot{r}} Line 63  G_{\dot{r}}
63  - \vec{\bf v} \cdot {\bf \nabla} \dot{r}  - \vec{\bf v} \cdot {\bf \nabla} \dot{r}
64  + {\cal F}_{\dot{r}}  + {\cal F}_{\dot{r}}
65  \end{eqnarray*}  \end{eqnarray*}
66  The exact form of all the "{\it G}"s terms is described in the next  The exact form of all the ``{\it G}''s terms is described in the next
67  section (). Here its sufficient to mention that they contains  section \ref{sect:discrete}. Here its sufficient to mention that they contains
68  all the RHS terms except the pressure / geo- potential terms.  all the RHS terms except the pressure/geo-potential terms.
69    
70  The switch $\epsilon_{nh}$ allows to activate the non hydrostatic  The switch $\epsilon_{nh}$ allows one to activate the non-hydrostatic
71  mode ($\epsilon_{nh}=1$) for the ocean model. Otherwise,  mode ($\epsilon_{nh}=1$) for the ocean model. Otherwise, in the
72  in the hydrostatic limit $\epsilon_{nh} = 0$  hydrostatic limit $\epsilon_{nh} = 0$ and equation \ref{eq-tCsC-Vmom}
73  and equation \ref{eq-tCsC-Vmom} vanishes.  is not used.
74    
75  The equation for $\eta$ is obtained by integrating the  As discussed in section \ref{sect:1.3.6.2}, the equation for $\eta$ is
76  continuity equation over the entire depth of the fluid,  obtained by integrating the continuity equation over the entire depth
77  from $R_{fixed}(x,y)$ up to $R_o(x,y)$  of the fluid, from $R_{fixed}(x,y)$ up to $R_o(x,y)$. The linear free
78  (Linear free surface):  surface evolves according to:
79  \begin{eqnarray}  \begin{eqnarray}
80  \epsilon_{fs} \partial_t \eta =  \epsilon_{fs} \partial_t \eta =
81  \left. \dot{r} \right|_{r=r_{surf}} + \epsilon_{fw} (P-E) =  \left. \dot{r} \right|_{r=r_{surf}} + \epsilon_{fw} (P-E) =
# Line 87  from $R_{fixed}(x,y)$ up to $R_o(x,y)$ Line 84  from $R_{fixed}(x,y)$ up to $R_o(x,y)$
84  \label{eq-tCsC-eta}  \label{eq-tCsC-eta}
85  \end{eqnarray}  \end{eqnarray}
86    
87  Where $\epsilon_{fs}$,$\epsilon_{fw}$ are two flags to  Here, $\epsilon_{fs}$ is a flag to switch between the free-surface,
88  distinguish between a free-surface equation ($\epsilon_{fs}=1$)  $\epsilon_{fs}=1$, and a rigid-lid, $\epsilon_{fs}=0$. The flag
89  or the rigid-lid approximation ($\epsilon_{fs}=0$);    $\epsilon_{fw}$ determines whether an exchange of fresh water is
90  and to distinguish when exchange of Fresh-Water is included  included at the ocean surface (natural BC) ($\epsilon_{fw} = 1$) or
91  at the ocean surface (natural BC) ($\epsilon_{fw} = 1$)  not ($\epsilon_{fw} = 0$).
 or not ($\epsilon_{fw} = 0$).  
92    
93  The hydrostatic potential is found by  The hydrostatic potential is found by integrating (equation
94  integrating \ref{eq-tCsC-hyd} with the boundary condition that  \ref{eq-tCsC-hyd}) with the boundary condition that
95  $\phi'_{hyd}(r=R_o) = 0$:  $\phi'_{hyd}(r=R_o) = 0$:
96  \begin{eqnarray*}  \begin{eqnarray*}
97  & &  & &
# Line 109  $\phi'_{hyd}(r=R_o) = 0$: Line 105  $\phi'_{hyd}(r=R_o) = 0$:
105    
106  \subsection{General method}  \subsection{General method}
107    
108  An overview of the general method is presented hereafter,  An overview of the general method is now presented with explicit
109  with explicit references to the Fortran code. This part  references to the Fortran code. We often refer to the discretized
110  often refers to the discretized equations of the model  equations of the model that are detailed in the following sections.
111  that are detailed in the following sections.  
112    The general algorithm consist of a ``predictor step'' that computes
113  The general algorithm consist in  a "predictor step" that computes  the forward tendencies ("G" terms") comprising of explicit-in-time
114  the forward tendencies ("G" terms") and all  terms and the ``first guess'' values (star notation): $\theta^*, S^*,
115  the "first guess" values (star notation):  \vec{\bf v}^*$ (and $\dot{r}^*$ in non-hydrostatic mode). This is done
116  $\theta^*, S^*, \vec{\bf v}^*$ (and $\dot{r}^*$  in the two routines {\it THERMODYNAMICS} and {\it DYNAMICS}.
117  in non-hydrostatic mode). This is done in the two routines  
118  {\it THERMODYNAMICS} and {\it DYNAMICS}.  Terms that are integrated implicitly in time are handled at the end of
119    the {\it THERMODYNAMICS} and {\it DYNAMICS} routines. Then the
120  Then the implicit terms that appear on the left hand side (LHS)  surface pressure and non hydrostatic pressure are solved for in ({\it
121  of equations \ref{eq-tDsC-theta} - \ref{eq-tDsC-cont},  SOLVE\_FOR\_PRESSURE}).
122  are solved as follows:  
123  Since implicit vertical diffusion and viscosity terms  Finally, in the ``corrector step'', (routine {\it
124  are independent from the barotropic flow adjustment,  THE\_CORRECTION\_STEP}) the new values of $u,v,w,\theta,S$ are
125  they are computed first, solving a 3 diagonal Nr x Nr linear system,  determined (see details in \ref{sect:II.1.3}).
126  and incorporated at the end of the {\it THERMODYNAMICS} and  
127  {\it DYNAMICS} routines.  At this point, the regular time stepping process is complete. However,
128  Then the surface pressure and non hydrostatic pressure  after the correction step there are optional adjustments such as
129  are evaluated ({\it SOLVE\_FOR\_PRESSURE});  convective adjustment or filters (zonal FFT filter, shapiro filter)
130    that can be applied on both momentum and tracer fields, just prior to
131  Finally, within a "corrector step',  incrementing the time level to $n+1$.
132  (routine {\it THE\_CORRECTION\_STEP})  
133  the new values of $u,v,w,\theta,S$  Since the pressure solver precision is of the order of the ``target
134  are derived according to the above equations  residual'' and can be lower than the the computer truncation error,
135  (see details in II.1.3).  and also because some filters might alter the divergence part of the
136    flow field, a final evaluation of the surface r anomaly $\eta^{n+1}$
137  At this point, the regular time step is over, but    is performed in {\it CALC\_EXACT\_ETA}. This ensures exact volume
138  the correction step contains also other optional  conservation. Note that there is no need for an equivalent
139  adjustments such as convective adjustment algorithm, or filters  non-hydrostatic ``exact conservation'' step, since by default $w$ is
140  (zonal FFT filter, shapiro filter)  already computed after the filters are applied.
141  that applied on both momentum and tracer fields.  
142  just before setting the $n+1$ new time step value.  Optional forcing terms (usually part of a physics ``package''), that
143    account for a specific source or sink process (e.g. condensation as a
144  Since the pressure solver precision is of the order of  sink of water vapor Q) are generally incorporated in the main
145  the "target residual" that could be lower than the  algorithm as follows: at the the beginning of the time step, the
146  the computer truncation error, and also because some filters  additional tendencies are computed as a function of the present state
147  might alter the divergence part of the flow field,  (time step $n$) and external forcing; then within the main part of
148  a final evaluation of the surface r anomaly $\eta^{n+1}$  model, only those new tendencies are added to the model variables.
 is performed, according to \ref{eq-tDsC-eta} ({\it CALC\_EXACT\_ETA}).  
 This ensures a perfect volume conservation.  
 Note that there is no need for an equivalent Non-hydrostatic  
 "exact conservation" step, since W is already computed after  
 the filters applied.  
   
 Regarding optional forcing terms (usually part of a "package"),  
 that account for a specific source or sink term (e.g.: condensation  
 as a sink of water vapor Q), they are generally incorporated  
 in the main algorithm as follows;  
 At the the beginning of the time step,  
 the additional tendencies are computed  
 as function of the present state (time step $n$) and external forcing ;  
 Then within the main part of model,  
 only those new tendencies are added to the model variables.  
149    
150  [more details needed]\\  [more details needed]\\
151    
# Line 172  The atmospheric physics follows this gen Line 153  The atmospheric physics follows this gen
153    
154  [more about C\_grid, A\_grid conversion \& drag term]\\  [more about C\_grid, A\_grid conversion \& drag term]\\
155    
156    
157    
158  \subsection{Standard synchronous time stepping}  \subsection{Standard synchronous time stepping}
159    
160  In the standard formulation, the surface pressure is  In the standard formulation, the surface pressure is evaluated at time
161  evaluated at time step n+1 (implicit method).  step n+1 (an implicit method).  Equations \ref{eq-tCsC-theta} to
162  The above set of equations is then discretized in time  \ref{eq-tCsC-cont} are then discretized in time as follows:
 as follows:  
163  \begin{eqnarray}  \begin{eqnarray}
164  \left[ 1 - \partial_r \kappa_v^\theta \partial_r \right]  \left[ 1 - \partial_r \kappa_v^\theta \partial_r \right]
165  \theta^{n+1} & = & \theta^*  \theta^{n+1} & = & \theta^*
# Line 236  S ^{n} + \Delta t G_{S} ^{(n+1/2)} Line 218  S ^{n} + \Delta t G_{S} ^{(n+1/2)}
218  \dot{r} ^{n} + \Delta t G_{\dot{r}} ^{(n+1/2)}  \dot{r} ^{n} + \Delta t G_{\dot{r}} ^{(n+1/2)}
219  \end{eqnarray}  \end{eqnarray}
220    
221  Note that implicit vertical terms (viscosity and diffusivity) are  Note that implicit vertical viscosity and diffusivity terms are not
222  not considered as part of the "{\it G}" terms, but are  considered as part of the ``{\it G}'' terms, but are written
223  written separately here.  separately here.
224    
225  To ensure a second order time discretization for both  The default time-stepping method is the Adams-Bashforth quasi-second
226  momentum and tracer,  order scheme in which the ``G'' terms are extrapolated forward in time
227  The "{\it G}" terms are "extrapolated" forward in time  from time-levels $n-1$ and $n$ to time-level $n+1/2$ and provides a
228  (Adams Bashforth time stepping)  simple but stable algorithm:
229  from the values computed at time step $n$ and $n-1$  \begin{equation}
230  to the time $n+1/2$:  G^{(n+1/2)} = G^n + (1/2+\epsilon_{AB}) (G^n - G^{n-1})
231  $$G^{(n+1/2)} = G^n + (1/2+\epsilon_{AB}) (G^n - G^{n-1})$$  \end{equation}
232  A small number for the parameter $\epsilon_{AB}$ is generally used  where $\epsilon_{AB}$ is a small number used to stabilize the time
233  to stabilize this time stepping.  stepping.
234    
235  In the standard non-stagger formulation,  In the standard non-staggered formulation, the Adams-Bashforth time
236  the Adams-Bashforth time stepping is also applied to the  stepping is also applied to the hydrostatic pressure/geo-potential
237  hydrostatic (pressure / geo-) potential term $\nabla_h \Phi'_{hyd}$.  gradient, $\nabla_h \Phi'_{hyd}$.  Note that presently, this term is in
238  Note that presently, this term is in fact incorporated to the  fact incorporated to the $\vec{\bf G}_{\vec{\bf v}}$ arrays ({\bf
239  $\vec{\bf G}_{\vec{\bf v}}$ arrays ({\bf gU,gV}).  gU,gV}).
240    \marginpar{JMC: Clarify this term?}
241    
242    
243  \subsection{Stagger baroclinic time stepping}  \subsection{Stagger baroclinic time stepping}
244    
245  An alternative is to evaluate $\phi'_{hyd}$ with the  An alternative to synchronous time-stepping is to stagger the momentum
246  new tracer fields, and step forward the momentum after.  and tracer fields in time. This allows the evaluation and gradient of
247  This option is known as stagger baroclinic time stepping,  $\phi'_{hyd}$ to be centered in time with out needing to use the
248  since tracer and momentum are step forward in time one after the other.  Adams-Bashforth extrapoltion. This option is known as staggered
249  It can be activated turning on a running flag parameter  baroclinic time stepping because tracer and momentum are stepped
250  {\bf staggerTimeStep} in file "{\it data}").  forward-in-time one after the other.  It can be activated by turning
251    on a run-time parameter {\bf staggerTimeStep} in namelist ``{\it
252  The main advantage of this time stepping compared to a synchronous one,  PARM01}''.
253  is a better stability, specially regarding internal gravity waves,  
254  and a very natural implementation of a 2nd order in time  The main advantage of staggered time-stepping compared to synchronous,
255  hydrostatic pressure / geo- potential term.  is improved stability to internal gravity wave motions and a very
256  In the other hand, a synchronous time step might be  better  natural implementation of a 2nd order in time hydrostatic
257  for convection problems; Its also make simpler time dependent forcing  pressure/geo-potential gradient term. However, synchronous
258  and diagnostic implementation ; and allows a more efficient threading.  time-stepping might be better for convection problems, time dependent
259    forcing and diagnosing the model are also easier and it allows a more
260  Although the stagger time step does not affect deeply the  efficient parallel decomposition.
 structure of the code --- a switch allows to evaluate the  
 hydrostatic pressure / geo- potential from new $\theta,S$  
 instead of the Adams-Bashforth estimation ---  
 this affect the way the time discretization is presented :  
261    
262  \begin{eqnarray*}  The staggered baroclinic time-stepping scheme is equations
263  \left[ 1 - \partial_r \kappa_v^\theta \partial_r \right]  \ref{eq-tDsC-theta} to \ref{eq-tDsC-cont} except that \ref{eq-tDsC-hyd} is replaced with:
264  \theta^{n+1/2} & = & \theta^*  \begin{equation}
265  \\  {\phi'_{hyd}}^{n+1/2} = \int_{r'}^{R_o} b'(\theta^{n+1/2},S^{n+1/2},r)
266  \left[ 1 - \partial_r \kappa_v^S \partial_r \right]  dr
267  S^{n+1/2} & = & S^*  \end{equation}
268  \end{eqnarray*}  and the time-level for tracers has been shifted back by half:
 with  
269  \begin{eqnarray*}  \begin{eqnarray*}
270  \theta^* & = &  \theta^* & = &
271  \theta ^{(n-1/2)} + \Delta t G_{\theta} ^{(n)}  \theta ^{(n-1/2)} + \Delta t G_{\theta} ^{(n)}
272  \\  \\
273  S^* & = &  S^* & = &
274  S ^{(n-1/2)} + \Delta t G_{S} ^{(n)}  S ^{(n-1/2)} + \Delta t G_{S} ^{(n)}
 \end{eqnarray*}  
 And  
 \begin{eqnarray*}  
 %{b'}^{n+1/2} & = & b'(\theta^{n+1/2},S^{n+1/2},r)  
 %\\  
 %\partial_r {\phi'_{hyd}}^{n+1/2} & = & {-b'}^{n+1/2}  
 {\phi'_{hyd}}^{n+1/2} & = & \int_{r'}^{R_o} b'(\theta^{n+1/2},S^{n+1/2},r) dr  
 %\label{eq-tDsC-hyd}  
275  \\  \\
276  \vec{\bf v} ^{n+1}  \left[ 1 - \partial_r \kappa_v^\theta \partial_r \right]
277  + \Delta t {\bf \nabla}_h b_s {\eta}^{n+1}  \theta^{n+1/2} & = & \theta^*
 + \epsilon_{nh} \Delta t {\bf \nabla}_h {\phi'_{nh}}^{n+1}  
 - \partial_r A_v \partial_r \vec{\bf v}^{n+1}  
 & = &  
 \vec{\bf v}^*  
 %\label{eq-tDsC-Hmom}  
 \\  
 \epsilon_{fs} {\eta}^{n+1} + \Delta t  
 {\bf \nabla}_h \cdot \int_{R_{fixed}}^{R_o} \vec{\bf v}^{n+1} dr  
 & = &  
 \epsilon_{fs} {\eta}^{n} + \epsilon_{fw} \Delta_t (P-E)^{n}  
 \\  
 \epsilon_{nh} \left( \dot{r} ^{n+1}  
 + \Delta t \partial_r {\phi'_{nh}} ^{n+1}  
 \right)  
 & = & \epsilon_{nh} \dot{r}^*  
 %\label{eq-tDsC-Vmom}  
 \\  
 {\bf \nabla}_h \cdot \vec{\bf v}^{n+1} + \partial_r \dot{r}^{n+1}  
 & = & 0  
 %\label{eq-tDsC-cont}  
 \end{eqnarray*}  
 with  
 \begin{eqnarray*}  
 \vec{\bf v}^* & = &  
 \vec{\bf v} ^{n} + \Delta t \vec{\bf G}_{\vec{\bf v}} ^{(n+1/2)}  
 + \Delta t  {\bf \nabla}_h {\phi'_{hyd}}^{n+1/2}  
278  \\  \\
279  \dot{r}^* & = &  \left[ 1 - \partial_r \kappa_v^S \partial_r \right]
280  \dot{r} ^{n} + \Delta t G_{\dot{r}} ^{(n+1/2)}  S^{n+1/2} & = & S^*
281  \end{eqnarray*}  \end{eqnarray*}
282    
 %---------------------------------------------------------------------  
283    
284  \subsection{Surface pressure}  \subsection{Surface pressure}
285    
# Line 356  where Line 300  where
300  \label{eq-solve2D_rhs}  \label{eq-solve2D_rhs}
301  \end{eqnarray}  \end{eqnarray}
302    
303  Once ${\eta}^{n+1}$ has been found substituting into \ref{eq-tDsC-Hmom}  Once ${\eta}^{n+1}$ has been found, substituting into
304  would yield $\vec{\bf v}^{n+1}$ if the model is hydrostatic  \ref{eq-tDsC-Hmom} yields $\vec{\bf v}^{n+1}$ if the model is
305  ($\epsilon_{nh}=0$):  hydrostatic ($\epsilon_{nh}=0$):
306  $$  $$
307  \vec{\bf v}^{n+1} = \vec{\bf v}^{*}  \vec{\bf v}^{n+1} = \vec{\bf v}^{*}
308  - \Delta t {\bf \nabla}_h b_s {\eta}^{n+1}  - \Delta t {\bf \nabla}_h b_s {\eta}^{n+1}
# Line 366  $$ Line 310  $$
310    
311  This is known as the correction step. However, when the model is  This is known as the correction step. However, when the model is
312  non-hydrostatic ($\epsilon_{nh}=1$) we need an additional step and an  non-hydrostatic ($\epsilon_{nh}=1$) we need an additional step and an
313  additional equation for $\phi'_{nh}$. This is obtained by  additional equation for $\phi'_{nh}$. This is obtained by substituting
314  substituting \ref{eq-tDsC-Hmom} and \ref{eq-tDsC-Vmom} into  \ref{eq-tDsC-Hmom} and \ref{eq-tDsC-Vmom} into
315  \ref{eq-tDsC-cont}:  \ref{eq-tDsC-cont}:
316  \begin{equation}  \begin{equation}
317  \left[ {\bf \nabla}_h^2 + \partial_{rr} \right] {\phi'_{nh}}^{n+1}  \left[ {\bf \nabla}_h^2 + \partial_{rr} \right] {\phi'_{nh}}^{n+1}
# Line 389  Finally, the horizontal velocities at th Line 333  Finally, the horizontal velocities at th
333  - \epsilon_{nh} \Delta t {\bf \nabla}_h {\phi'_{nh}}^{n+1}  - \epsilon_{nh} \Delta t {\bf \nabla}_h {\phi'_{nh}}^{n+1}
334  \end{equation}  \end{equation}
335  and the vertical velocity is found by integrating the continuity  and the vertical velocity is found by integrating the continuity
336  equation vertically.  equation vertically.  Note that, for the convenience of the restart
337  Note that, for convenience regarding the restart procedure,  procedure, the vertical integration of the continuity equation has
338  the integration of the continuity equation has been  been moved to the beginning of the time step (instead of at the end),
 moved at the beginning of the time step (instead of at the end),  
339  without any consequence on the solution.  without any consequence on the solution.
340    
341  Regarding the implementation, all those computation are done  Regarding the implementation of the surface pressure solver, all
342  within the routine {\it SOLVE\_FOR\_PRESSURE} and its dependent  computation are done within the routine {\it SOLVE\_FOR\_PRESSURE} and
343  {\it CALL}s.  its dependent calls.  The standard method to solve the 2D elliptic
344  The standard method to solve the 2D elliptic problem (\ref{eq-solve2D})  problem (\ref{eq-solve2D}) uses the conjugate gradient method (routine
345  uses the conjugate gradient method (routine {\it CG2D}); The  {\it CG2D}); the solver matrix and conjugate gradient operator are
346  the solver matrix and conjugate gradient operator are only function  only function of the discretized domain and are therefore evaluated
347  of the discretized domain and are therefore evaluated separately,  separately, before the time iteration loop, within {\it INI\_CG2D}.
348  before the time iteration loop, within {\it INI\_CG2D}.  The computation of the RHS $\eta^*$ is partly done in {\it
349  The computation of the RHS $\eta^*$ is partly  CALC\_DIV\_GHAT} and in {\it SOLVE\_FOR\_PRESSURE}.
350  done in {\it CALC\_DIV\_GHAT} and in {\it SOLVE\_FOR\_PRESSURE}.  
351    The same method is applied for the non hydrostatic part, using a
352  The same method is applied for the non hydrostatic part, using  conjugate gradient 3D solver ({\it CG3D}) that is initialized in {\it
353  a conjugate gradient 3D solver ({\it CG3D}) that is initialized  INI\_CG3D}. The RHS terms of 2D and 3D problems are computed together
354  in {\it INI\_CG3D}. The RHS terms of 2D and 3D problems  at the same point in the code.
355  are computed together, within the same part of the code.  
356    
 \newpage  
 %-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------  
357  \subsection{Crank-Nickelson barotropic time stepping}  \subsection{Crank-Nickelson barotropic time stepping}
358    
359  The full implicit time stepping described previously is unconditionally stable  The full implicit time stepping described previously is
360  but damps the fast gravity waves, resulting in a loss of  unconditionally stable but damps the fast gravity waves, resulting in
361  gravity potential energy.  a loss of potential energy.  The modification presented now allows one
362  The modification presented hereafter allows to combine an implicit part  to combine an implicit part ($\beta,\gamma$) and an explicit part
363  ($\beta,\gamma$) and an explicit part ($1-\beta,1-\gamma$) for the surface  ($1-\beta,1-\gamma$) for the surface pressure gradient ($\beta$) and
364  pressure gradient ($\beta$) and for the barotropic flow divergence ($\gamma$).  for the barotropic flow divergence ($\gamma$).
365  \\  \\
366  For instance, $\beta=\gamma=1$ is the previous fully implicit scheme;  For instance, $\beta=\gamma=1$ is the previous fully implicit scheme;
367  $\beta=\gamma=1/2$ is the non damping (energy conserving), unconditionally  $\beta=\gamma=1/2$ is the non damping (energy conserving), unconditionally
# Line 457  where: Line 398  where:
398  [ \gamma \vec{\bf v}^* + (1-\gamma) \vec{\bf v}^{n}] dr  [ \gamma \vec{\bf v}^* + (1-\gamma) \vec{\bf v}^{n}] dr
399  \end{eqnarray*}  \end{eqnarray*}
400  \\  \\
401  In the hydrostatic case ($\epsilon_{nh}=0$),  In the hydrostatic case ($\epsilon_{nh}=0$), allowing us to find
402  this allow to find ${\eta}^{n+1}$, according to:  ${\eta}^{n+1}$, thus:
403  $$  $$
404  \epsilon_{fs} {\eta}^{n+1} -  \epsilon_{fs} {\eta}^{n+1} -
405  {\bf \nabla}_h \cdot \beta\gamma \Delta t^2 b_s (R_o - R_{fixed})  {\bf \nabla}_h \cdot \beta\gamma \Delta t^2 b_s (R_o - R_{fixed})
# Line 472  $$ Line 413  $$
413  $$  $$
414    
415  The non-hydrostatic part is solved as described previously.  The non-hydrostatic part is solved as described previously.
416  \\ \\  
417  N.B:  Note that:
418  \\  \begin{enumerate}
419   a) The non-hydrostatic part of the code has not yet been  \item The non-hydrostatic part of the code has not yet been
420  updated, %since it falls out of the purpose of this test,  updated, so that this option cannot be used with $(\beta,\gamma) \neq (1,1)$.
421  so that this option cannot be used with $(\beta,\gamma) \neq (1,1)$.  \item The stability criteria with Crank-Nickelson time stepping
422  \\  for the pure linear gravity wave problem in cartesian coordinates is:
423  b) To remind, the stability criteria with the Crank-Nickelson time stepping  \begin{itemize}
424  for the pure linear gravity wave problem in cartesian coordinate is:  \item $\beta + \gamma < 1$ : unstable
425  \\  \item $\beta \geq 1/2$ and $ \gamma \geq 1/2$ : stable
426  $\star$~ $\beta + \gamma < 1$ : unstable  \item $\beta + \gamma \geq 1$ : stable if
 \\  
 $\star$~ $\beta \geq 1/2$ and $ \gamma \geq 1/2$ : stable  
 \\  
 $\star$~ $\beta + \gamma \geq 1$ : stable if  
 %, for all wave length $(k\Delta x,l\Delta y)$  
427  $$  $$
428  c_{max}^2 (\beta - 1/2)(\gamma - 1/2) + 1 \geq 0  c_{max}^2 (\beta - 1/2)(\gamma - 1/2) + 1 \geq 0
429  $$  $$
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438  c_{max} =  2 \Delta t \: \sqrt{g H} \:  c_{max} =  2 \Delta t \: \sqrt{g H} \:
439  \sqrt{ \frac{1}{\Delta x^2} + \frac{1}{\Delta y^2} }  \sqrt{ \frac{1}{\Delta x^2} + \frac{1}{\Delta y^2} }
440  $$  $$
441    \end{itemize}
442    \end{enumerate}
443    

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