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# Line 115  The MITgcm web site contains further dir Line 115  The MITgcm web site contains further dir
115  code and CVS.  It also contains a web interface to our CVS archive so  code and CVS.  It also contains a web interface to our CVS archive so
116  that one may easily view the state of files, revisions, and other  that one may easily view the state of files, revisions, and other
117  development milestones:  development milestones:
118  \begin{rawhtml} <A href=http://mitgcm.org/download target="idontexist"> \end{rawhtml}  \begin{rawhtml} <A href=''http://mitgcm.org/download'' target="idontexist"> \end{rawhtml}
119  \begin{verbatim}  \begin{verbatim}
120  http://mitgcm.org/source\_code.html  http://mitgcm.org/source_code.html
121  \end{verbatim}  \end{verbatim}
122  \begin{rawhtml} </A> \end{rawhtml}  \begin{rawhtml} </A> \end{rawhtml}
123    
# Line 130  track of your file versions with respect Line 130  track of your file versions with respect
130  the files in \textit{CVS}!  You can also use CVS to download code  the files in \textit{CVS}!  You can also use CVS to download code
131  updates.  More extensive information on using CVS for maintaining  updates.  More extensive information on using CVS for maintaining
132  MITgcm code can be found  MITgcm code can be found
133  \begin{rawhtml} <A href=http://mitgcm.org/usingcvstoget.html target="idontexist"> \end{rawhtml}  \begin{rawhtml} <A href=''http://mitgcm.org/usingcvstoget.html'' target="idontexist"> \end{rawhtml}
134  here  here
135  \begin{rawhtml} </A> \end{rawhtml}  \begin{rawhtml} </A> \end{rawhtml}
136  .  .
# Line 150  The tar file still contains CVS informat Line 150  The tar file still contains CVS informat
150  delete; even if you do not use CVS yourself the information can help  delete; even if you do not use CVS yourself the information can help
151  us if you should need to send us your copy of the code.  If a recent  us if you should need to send us your copy of the code.  If a recent
152  tar file does not exist, then please contact the developers through  tar file does not exist, then please contact the developers through
153  the MITgcm-support list.  the
154    \begin{rawhtml} <A href=''mailto:MITgcm-support@mitgcm.org"> \end{rawhtml}
155    MITgcm-support@mitgcm.org
156    \begin{rawhtml} </A> \end{rawhtml}
157    mailing list.
158    
159  \paragraph*{Upgrading from an earlier version}  \paragraph*{Upgrading from an earlier version}
160    
# Line 178  If the list of conflicts scrolled off th Line 182  If the list of conflicts scrolled off th
182  cvs update command and it will report the conflicts. Conflicts are  cvs update command and it will report the conflicts. Conflicts are
183  indicated in the code by the delimites ``$<<<<<<<$'', ``======='' and  indicated in the code by the delimites ``$<<<<<<<$'', ``======='' and
184  ``$>>>>>>>$''. For example,  ``$>>>>>>>$''. For example,
185    {\small
186  \begin{verbatim}  \begin{verbatim}
187  <<<<<<< ini_parms.F  <<<<<<< ini_parms.F
188       & bottomDragLinear,myOwnBottomDragCoefficient,       & bottomDragLinear,myOwnBottomDragCoefficient,
# Line 185  indicated in the code by the delimites ` Line 190  indicated in the code by the delimites `
190       & bottomDragLinear,bottomDragQuadratic,       & bottomDragLinear,bottomDragQuadratic,
191  >>>>>>> 1.18  >>>>>>> 1.18
192  \end{verbatim}  \end{verbatim}
193    }
194  means that you added ``myOwnBottomDragCoefficient'' to a namelist at  means that you added ``myOwnBottomDragCoefficient'' to a namelist at
195  the same time and place that we added ``bottomDragQuadratic''. You  the same time and place that we added ``bottomDragQuadratic''. You
196  need to resolve this conflict and in this case the line should be  need to resolve this conflict and in this case the line should be
197  changed to:  changed to:
198    {\small
199  \begin{verbatim}  \begin{verbatim}
200       & bottomDragLinear,bottomDragQuadratic,myOwnBottomDragCoefficient,       & bottomDragLinear,bottomDragQuadratic,myOwnBottomDragCoefficient,
201  \end{verbatim}  \end{verbatim}
202    }
203  and the lines with the delimiters ($<<<<<<$,======,$>>>>>>$) be deleted.  and the lines with the delimiters ($<<<<<<$,======,$>>>>>>$) be deleted.
204  Unless you are making modifications which exactly parallel  Unless you are making modifications which exactly parallel
205  developments we make, these types of conflicts should be rare.  developments we make, these types of conflicts should be rare.
# Line 225  model code. The execution environment su Line 233  model code. The execution environment su
233  \textit{eesupp} directory. The grid point model code is held under the  \textit{eesupp} directory. The grid point model code is held under the
234  \textit{model} directory. Code execution actually starts in the  \textit{model} directory. Code execution actually starts in the
235  \textit{eesupp} routines and not in the \textit{model} routines. For  \textit{eesupp} routines and not in the \textit{model} routines. For
236  this reason the top-level  this reason the top-level \textit{MAIN.F} is in the
237  \textit{MAIN.F} is in the \textit{eesupp/src} directory. In general,  \textit{eesupp/src} directory. In general, end-users should not need
238  end-users should not need to worry about this level. The top-level routine  to worry about this level. The top-level routine for the numerical
239  for the numerical part of the code is in \textit{model/src/THE\_MODEL\_MAIN.F%  part of the code is in \textit{model/src/THE\_MODEL\_MAIN.F}. Here is
240  }. Here is a brief description of the directory structure of the model under  a brief description of the directory structure of the model under the
241  the root tree (a detailed description is given in section 3: Code structure).  root tree (a detailed description is given in section 3: Code
242    structure).
243    
244  \begin{itemize}  \begin{itemize}
 \item \textit{bin}: this directory is initially empty. It is the default  
 directory in which to compile the code.  
245    
246    \item \textit{bin}: this directory is initially empty. It is the
247      default directory in which to compile the code.
248      
249  \item \textit{diags}: contains the code relative to time-averaged  \item \textit{diags}: contains the code relative to time-averaged
250  diagnostics. It is subdivided into two subdirectories \textit{inc} and    diagnostics. It is subdivided into two subdirectories \textit{inc}
251  \textit{src} that contain include files (*.\textit{h} files) and Fortran    and \textit{src} that contain include files (*.\textit{h} files) and
252  subroutines (*.\textit{F} files), respectively.    Fortran subroutines (*.\textit{F} files), respectively.
253    
254  \item \textit{doc}: contains brief documentation notes.  \item \textit{doc}: contains brief documentation notes.
255      
256  \item \textit{eesupp}: contains the execution environment source code. Also  \item \textit{eesupp}: contains the execution environment source code.
257  subdivided into two subdirectories \textit{inc} and \textit{src}.    Also subdivided into two subdirectories \textit{inc} and
258      \textit{src}.
259  \item \textit{exe}: this directory is initially empty. It is the default    
260  directory in which to execute the code.  \item \textit{exe}: this directory is initially empty. It is the
261      default directory in which to execute the code.
262  \item \textit{model}: this directory contains the main source code. Also    
263  subdivided into two subdirectories \textit{inc} and \textit{src}.  \item \textit{model}: this directory contains the main source code.
264      Also subdivided into two subdirectories \textit{inc} and
265  \item \textit{pkg}: contains the source code for the packages. Each package    \textit{src}.
266  corresponds to a subdirectory. For example, \textit{gmredi} contains the    
267  code related to the Gent-McWilliams/Redi scheme, \textit{aim} the code  \item \textit{pkg}: contains the source code for the packages. Each
268  relative to the atmospheric intermediate physics. The packages are described    package corresponds to a subdirectory. For example, \textit{gmredi}
269  in detail in section 3.    contains the code related to the Gent-McWilliams/Redi scheme,
270      \textit{aim} the code relative to the atmospheric intermediate
271  \item \textit{tools}: this directory contains various useful tools. For    physics. The packages are described in detail in section 3.
272  example, \textit{genmake2} is a script written in csh (C-shell) that should    
273  be used to generate your makefile. The directory \textit{adjoint} contains  \item \textit{tools}: this directory contains various useful tools.
274  the makefile specific to the Tangent linear and Adjoint Compiler (TAMC) that    For example, \textit{genmake2} is a script written in csh (C-shell)
275  generates the adjoint code. The latter is described in details in part V.    that should be used to generate your makefile. The directory
276      \textit{adjoint} contains the makefile specific to the Tangent
277      linear and Adjoint Compiler (TAMC) that generates the adjoint code.
278      The latter is described in details in part V.
279      
280  \item \textit{utils}: this directory contains various utilities. The  \item \textit{utils}: this directory contains various utilities. The
281  subdirectory \textit{knudsen2} contains code and a makefile that    subdirectory \textit{knudsen2} contains code and a makefile that
282  compute coefficients of the polynomial approximation to the knudsen    compute coefficients of the polynomial approximation to the knudsen
283  formula for an ocean nonlinear equation of state. The \textit{matlab}    formula for an ocean nonlinear equation of state. The
284  subdirectory contains matlab scripts for reading model output directly    \textit{matlab} subdirectory contains matlab scripts for reading
285  into matlab. \textit{scripts} contains C-shell post-processing    model output directly into matlab. \textit{scripts} contains C-shell
286  scripts for joining processor-based and tiled-based model output.    post-processing scripts for joining processor-based and tiled-based
287      model output.
288      
289    \item \textit{verification}: this directory contains the model
290      examples. See section \ref{sect:modelExamples}.
291    
 \item \textit{verification}: this directory contains the model examples. See  
 section \ref{sect:modelExamples}.  
292  \end{itemize}  \end{itemize}
293    
294  \section{Example experiments}  \section{Example experiments}
# Line 295  below. Line 310  below.
310  \subsection{Full list of model examples}  \subsection{Full list of model examples}
311    
312  \begin{enumerate}  \begin{enumerate}
313      
314  \item \textit{exp0} - single layer, ocean double gyre (barotropic with  \item \textit{exp0} - single layer, ocean double gyre (barotropic with
315    free-surface). This experiment is described in detail in section    free-surface). This experiment is described in detail in section
316    \ref{sect:eg-baro}.    \ref{sect:eg-baro}.
# Line 420  Each example directory has the following Line 436  Each example directory has the following
436      of the number of threads to use in $X$ and $Y$ under multithreaded      of the number of threads to use in $X$ and $Y$ under multithreaded
437      execution.      execution.
438    \end{itemize}    \end{itemize}
439      
440  In addition, you will also find in this directory the forcing and    In addition, you will also find in this directory the forcing and
441  topography files as well as the files describing the initial state of    topography files as well as the files describing the initial state
442  the experiment.  This varies from experiment to experiment. See    of the experiment.  This varies from experiment to experiment. See
443  section 2 for more details.    section 2 for more details.
444    
445  \item \textit{results}: this directory contains the output file  \item \textit{results}: this directory contains the output file
446    \textit{output.txt} produced by the simulation example. This file is    \textit{output.txt} produced by the simulation example. This file is
# Line 432  section 2 for more details. Line 448  section 2 for more details.
448    experiment.    experiment.
449  \end{itemize}  \end{itemize}
450    
451  Once you have chosen the example you want to run, you are ready to compile  Once you have chosen the example you want to run, you are ready to
452  the code.  compile the code.
453    
454  \section{Building the code}  \section{Building the code}
455  \label{sect:buildingCode}  \label{sect:buildingCode}
# Line 474  mimic their syntax. Line 490  mimic their syntax.
490  Through the MITgcm-support list, the MITgcm developers are willing to  Through the MITgcm-support list, the MITgcm developers are willing to
491  provide help writing or modifing ``optfiles''.  And we encourage users  provide help writing or modifing ``optfiles''.  And we encourage users
492  to post new ``optfiles'' (particularly ones for new machines or  to post new ``optfiles'' (particularly ones for new machines or
493  architectures) to the MITgcm-support list.  architectures) to the
494    \begin{rawhtml} <A href=''mailto:MITgcm-support@mitgcm.org"> \end{rawhtml}
495    MITgcm-support@mitgcm.org
496    \begin{rawhtml} </A> \end{rawhtml}
497    list.
498    
499  To specify an optfile to {\em genmake2}, the syntax is:  To specify an optfile to {\em genmake2}, the syntax is:
500  \begin{verbatim}  \begin{verbatim}
# Line 707  obtained from: Line 727  obtained from:
727  The most important command-line options are:  The most important command-line options are:
728  \begin{description}  \begin{description}
729        
730  \item[--optfile=/PATH/FILENAME] specifies the optfile that should be  \item[\texttt{--optfile=/PATH/FILENAME}] specifies the optfile that
731    used for a particular build.    should be used for a particular build.
732        
733    If no "optfile" is specified (either through the command line or the    If no "optfile" is specified (either through the command line or the
734    MITGCM\_OPTFILE environment variable), genmake2 will try to make a    MITGCM\_OPTFILE environment variable), genmake2 will try to make a
# Line 719  The most important command-line options Line 739  The most important command-line options
739    the user's path.  When these three items have been identified,    the user's path.  When these three items have been identified,
740    genmake2 will try to find an optfile that has a matching name.    genmake2 will try to find an optfile that has a matching name.
741        
742  \item[--pdepend=/PATH/FILENAME] specifies the dependency file used for  \item[\texttt{--pdepend=/PATH/FILENAME}] specifies the dependency file
743    packages.    used for packages.
744        
745    If not specified, the default dependency file {\em pkg/pkg\_depend}    If not specified, the default dependency file {\em pkg/pkg\_depend}
746    is used.  The syntax for this file is parsed on a line-by-line basis    is used.  The syntax for this file is parsed on a line-by-line basis
# Line 731  The most important command-line options Line 751  The most important command-line options
751    assumed that the two packages are compatible and will function    assumed that the two packages are compatible and will function
752    either with or without each other.    either with or without each other.
753        
754  \item[--pdefault='PKG1 PKG2 PKG3 ...'] specifies the default set of  \item[\texttt{--pdefault='PKG1 PKG2 PKG3 ...'}] specifies the default
755    packages to be used.    set of packages to be used.
756        
757    If not set, the default package list will be read from {\em    If not set, the default package list will be read from {\em
758      pkg/pkg\_default}      pkg/pkg\_default}
759        
760  \item[--adof=/path/to/file] specifies the "adjoint" or automatic  \item[\texttt{--adof=/path/to/file}] specifies the "adjoint" or
761    differentiation options file to be used.  The file is analogous to    automatic differentiation options file to be used.  The file is
762    the ``optfile'' defined above but it specifies information for the    analogous to the ``optfile'' defined above but it specifies
763    AD build process.    information for the AD build process.
764        
765    The default file is located in {\em    The default file is located in {\em
766      tools/adjoint\_options/adjoint\_default} and it defines the "TAF"      tools/adjoint\_options/adjoint\_default} and it defines the "TAF"
# Line 749  The most important command-line options Line 769  The most important command-line options
769    "STAF" compiler.  As with any compilers, it is helpful to have their    "STAF" compiler.  As with any compilers, it is helpful to have their
770    directories listed in your {\tt \$PATH} environment variable.    directories listed in your {\tt \$PATH} environment variable.
771        
772  \item[--mods='DIR1 DIR2 DIR3 ...'] specifies a list of directories  \item[\texttt{--mods='DIR1 DIR2 DIR3 ...'}] specifies a list of
773    containing ``modifications''.  These directories contain files with    directories containing ``modifications''.  These directories contain
774    names that may (or may not) exist in the main MITgcm source tree but    files with names that may (or may not) exist in the main MITgcm
775    will be overridden by any identically-named sources within the    source tree but will be overridden by any identically-named sources
776    ``MODS'' directories.    within the ``MODS'' directories.
777        
778    The order of precedence for this "name-hiding" is as follows:    The order of precedence for this "name-hiding" is as follows:
779    \begin{itemize}    \begin{itemize}
# Line 766  The most important command-line options Line 786  The most important command-line options
786      ``-standarddirs'' option)      ``-standarddirs'' option)
787    \end{itemize}    \end{itemize}
788        
789  \item[--make=/path/to/gmake] Due to the poor handling of soft-links and  \item[\texttt{--make=/path/to/gmake}] Due to the poor handling of
790    other bugs common with the \texttt{make} versions provided by    soft-links and other bugs common with the \texttt{make} versions
791    commercial Unix vendors, GNU \texttt{make} (sometimes called    provided by commercial Unix vendors, GNU \texttt{make} (sometimes
792    \texttt{gmake}) should be preferred.  This option provides a means    called \texttt{gmake}) should be preferred.  This option provides a
793    for specifying the make executable to be used.    means for specifying the make executable to be used.
794    
795  \end{description}  \end{description}
796    
# Line 799  normally re-direct the {\em stdout} stre Line 819  normally re-direct the {\em stdout} stre
819  % ./mitgcmuv > output.txt  % ./mitgcmuv > output.txt
820  \end{verbatim}  \end{verbatim}
821    
822  For the example experiments in {\em vericication}, an example of the  For the example experiments in {\em verification}, an example of the
823  output is kept in {\em results/output.txt} for comparison. You can compare  output is kept in {\em results/output.txt} for comparison. You can compare
824  your {\em output.txt} with this one to check that the set-up works.  your {\em output.txt} with this one to check that the set-up works.
825    
# Line 888  Some examples of reading and visualizing Line 908  Some examples of reading and visualizing
908  \section{Doing it yourself: customizing the code}  \section{Doing it yourself: customizing the code}
909    
910  When you are ready to run the model in the configuration you want, the  When you are ready to run the model in the configuration you want, the
911  easiest thing is to use and adapt the setup of the case studies experiment  easiest thing is to use and adapt the setup of the case studies
912  (described previously) that is the closest to your configuration. Then, the  experiment (described previously) that is the closest to your
913  amount of setup will be minimized. In this section, we focus on the setup  configuration. Then, the amount of setup will be minimized. In this
914  relative to the ''numerical model'' part of the code (the setup relative to  section, we focus on the setup relative to the ``numerical model''
915  the ''execution environment'' part is covered in the parallel implementation  part of the code (the setup relative to the ``execution environment''
916  section) and on the variables and parameters that you are likely to change.  part is covered in the parallel implementation section) and on the
917    variables and parameters that you are likely to change.
918    
919  \subsection{Configuration and setup}  \subsection{Configuration and setup}
920    
921  The CPP keys relative to the ''numerical model'' part of the code are all  The CPP keys relative to the ``numerical model'' part of the code are
922  defined and set in the file \textit{CPP\_OPTIONS.h }in the directory \textit{%  all defined and set in the file \textit{CPP\_OPTIONS.h }in the
923  model/inc }or in one of the \textit{code }directories of the case study  directory \textit{ model/inc }or in one of the \textit{code
924  experiments under \textit{verification.} The model parameters are defined  }directories of the case study experiments under
925  and declared in the file \textit{model/inc/PARAMS.h }and their default  \textit{verification.} The model parameters are defined and declared
926  values are set in the routine \textit{model/src/set\_defaults.F. }The  in the file \textit{model/inc/PARAMS.h }and their default values are
927  default values can be modified in the namelist file \textit{data }which  set in the routine \textit{model/src/set\_defaults.F. }The default
928  needs to be located in the directory where you will run the model. The  values can be modified in the namelist file \textit{data }which needs
929  parameters are initialized in the routine \textit{model/src/ini\_parms.F}.  to be located in the directory where you will run the model. The
930  Look at this routine to see in what part of the namelist the parameters are  parameters are initialized in the routine
931  located.  \textit{model/src/ini\_parms.F}.  Look at this routine to see in what
932    part of the namelist the parameters are located.
933  In what follows the parameters are grouped into categories related to the  
934  computational domain, the equations solved in the model, and the simulation  In what follows the parameters are grouped into categories related to
935  controls.  the computational domain, the equations solved in the model, and the
936    simulation controls.
937    
938  \subsection{Computational domain, geometry and time-discretization}  \subsection{Computational domain, geometry and time-discretization}
939    
940  \begin{itemize}  \begin{description}
941  \item dimensions  \item[dimensions] \
942  \end{itemize}    
943      The number of points in the x, y, and r directions are represented
944  The number of points in the x, y,\textit{\ }and r\textit{\ }directions are    by the variables \textbf{sNx}, \textbf{sNy} and \textbf{Nr}
945  represented by the variables \textbf{sNx}\textit{, }\textbf{sNy}\textit{, }%    respectively which are declared and set in the file
946  and \textbf{Nr}\textit{\ }respectively which are declared and set in the    \textit{model/inc/SIZE.h}.  (Again, this assumes a mono-processor
947  file \textit{model/inc/SIZE.h. }(Again, this assumes a mono-processor    calculation. For multiprocessor calculations see the section on
948  calculation. For multiprocessor calculations see section on parallel    parallel implementation.)
949  implementation.)  
950    \item[grid] \
951  \begin{itemize}    
952  \item grid    Three different grids are available: cartesian, spherical polar, and
953  \end{itemize}    curvilinear (which includes the cubed sphere). The grid is set
954      through the logical variables \textbf{usingCartesianGrid},
955  Three different grids are available: cartesian, spherical polar, and    \textbf{usingSphericalPolarGrid}, and \textbf{usingCurvilinearGrid}.
956  curvilinear (including the cubed sphere). The grid is set through the    In the case of spherical and curvilinear grids, the southern
957  logical variables \textbf{usingCartesianGrid}\textit{, }\textbf{%    boundary is defined through the variable \textbf{phiMin} which
958  usingSphericalPolarGrid}\textit{, }and \textit{\ }\textbf{%    corresponds to the latitude of the southern most cell face (in
959  usingCurvilinearGrid}\textit{. }In the case of spherical and curvilinear    degrees). The resolution along the x and y directions is controlled
960  grids, the southern boundary is defined through the variable \textbf{phiMin}%    by the 1D arrays \textbf{delx} and \textbf{dely} (in meters in the
961  \textit{\ }which corresponds to the latitude of the southern most cell face    case of a cartesian grid, in degrees otherwise).  The vertical grid
962  (in degrees). The resolution along the x and y directions is controlled by    spacing is set through the 1D array \textbf{delz} for the ocean (in
963  the 1D arrays \textbf{delx}\textit{\ }and \textbf{dely}\textit{\ }(in meters    meters) or \textbf{delp} for the atmosphere (in Pa).  The variable
964  in the case of a cartesian grid, in degrees otherwise). The vertical grid    \textbf{Ro\_SeaLevel} represents the standard position of Sea-Level
965  spacing is set through the 1D array \textbf{delz }for the ocean (in meters)    in ``R'' coordinate. This is typically set to 0m for the ocean
966  or \textbf{delp}\textit{\ }for the atmosphere (in Pa). The variable \textbf{%    (default value) and 10$^{5}$Pa for the atmosphere. For the
967  Ro\_SeaLevel} represents the standard position of Sea-Level in ''R''    atmosphere, also set the logical variable \textbf{groundAtK1} to
968  coordinate. This is typically set to 0m for the ocean (default value) and 10$%    \texttt{'.TRUE.'} which puts the first level (k=1) at the lower
969  ^{5}$Pa for the atmosphere. For the atmosphere, also set the logical    boundary (ground).
970  variable \textbf{groundAtK1} to '.\texttt{TRUE}.'. which put the first level    
971  (k=1) at the lower boundary (ground).    For the cartesian grid case, the Coriolis parameter $f$ is set
972      through the variables \textbf{f0} and \textbf{beta} which correspond
973  For the cartesian grid case, the Coriolis parameter $f$ is set through the    to the reference Coriolis parameter (in s$^{-1}$) and
974  variables \textbf{f0}\textit{\ }and \textbf{beta}\textit{\ }which correspond    $\frac{\partial f}{ \partial y}$(in m$^{-1}$s$^{-1}$) respectively.
975  to the reference Coriolis parameter (in s$^{-1}$) and $\frac{\partial f}{%    If \textbf{beta } is set to a nonzero value, \textbf{f0} is the
976  \partial y}$(in m$^{-1}$s$^{-1}$) respectively. If \textbf{beta }\textit{\ }%    value of $f$ at the southern edge of the domain.
977  is set to a nonzero value, \textbf{f0}\textit{\ }is the value of $f$ at the  
978  southern edge of the domain.  \item[topography - full and partial cells] \
979      
980  \begin{itemize}    The domain bathymetry is read from a file that contains a 2D (x,y)
981  \item topography - full and partial cells    map of depths (in m) for the ocean or pressures (in Pa) for the
982  \end{itemize}    atmosphere. The file name is represented by the variable
983      \textbf{bathyFile}. The file is assumed to contain binary numbers
984  The domain bathymetry is read from a file that contains a 2D (x,y) map of    giving the depth (pressure) of the model at each grid cell, ordered
985  depths (in m) for the ocean or pressures (in Pa) for the atmosphere. The    with the x coordinate varying fastest. The points are ordered from
986  file name is represented by the variable \textbf{bathyFile}\textit{. }The    low coordinate to high coordinate for both axes. The model code
987  file is assumed to contain binary numbers giving the depth (pressure) of the    applies without modification to enclosed, periodic, and double
988  model at each grid cell, ordered with the x coordinate varying fastest. The    periodic domains. Periodicity is assumed by default and is
989  points are ordered from low coordinate to high coordinate for both axes. The    suppressed by setting the depths to 0m for the cells at the limits
990  model code applies without modification to enclosed, periodic, and double    of the computational domain (note: not sure this is the case for the
991  periodic domains. Periodicity is assumed by default and is suppressed by    atmosphere). The precision with which to read the binary data is
992  setting the depths to 0m for the cells at the limits of the computational    controlled by the integer variable \textbf{readBinaryPrec} which can
993  domain (note: not sure this is the case for the atmosphere). The precision    take the value \texttt{32} (single precision) or \texttt{64} (double
994  with which to read the binary data is controlled by the integer variable    precision). See the matlab program \textit{gendata.m} in the
995  \textbf{readBinaryPrec }which can take the value \texttt{32} (single    \textit{input} directories under \textit{verification} to see how
996  precision) or \texttt{64} (double precision). See the matlab program \textit{%    the bathymetry files are generated for the case study experiments.
997  gendata.m }in the \textit{input }directories under \textit{verification }to    
998  see how the bathymetry files are generated for the case study experiments.    To use the partial cell capability, the variable \textbf{hFacMin}
999      needs to be set to a value between 0 and 1 (it is set to 1 by
1000  To use the partial cell capability, the variable \textbf{hFacMin}\textit{\ }%    default) corresponding to the minimum fractional size of the cell.
1001  needs to be set to a value between 0 and 1 (it is set to 1 by default)    For example if the bottom cell is 500m thick and \textbf{hFacMin} is
1002  corresponding to the minimum fractional size of the cell. For example if the    set to 0.1, the actual thickness of the cell (i.e. used in the code)
1003  bottom cell is 500m thick and \textbf{hFacMin}\textit{\ }is set to 0.1, the    can cover a range of discrete values 50m apart from 50m to 500m
1004  actual thickness of the cell (i.e. used in the code) can cover a range of    depending on the value of the bottom depth (in \textbf{bathyFile})
1005  discrete values 50m apart from 50m to 500m depending on the value of the    at this point.
1006  bottom depth (in \textbf{bathyFile}) at this point.    
1007      Note that the bottom depths (or pressures) need not coincide with
1008  Note that the bottom depths (or pressures) need not coincide with the models    the models levels as deduced from \textbf{delz} or \textbf{delp}.
1009  levels as deduced from \textbf{delz}\textit{\ }or\textit{\ }\textbf{delp}%    The model will interpolate the numbers in \textbf{bathyFile} so that
1010  \textit{. }The model will interpolate the numbers in \textbf{bathyFile}%    they match the levels obtained from \textbf{delz} or \textbf{delp}
1011  \textit{\ }so that they match the levels obtained from \textbf{delz}\textit{%    and \textbf{hFacMin}.
1012  \ }or\textit{\ }\textbf{delp}\textit{\ }and \textbf{hFacMin}\textit{. }    
1013      (Note: the atmospheric case is a bit more complicated than what is
1014  (Note: the atmospheric case is a bit more complicated than what is written    written here I think. To come soon...)
1015  here I think. To come soon...)  
1016    \item[time-discretization] \
1017      
1018      The time steps are set through the real variables \textbf{deltaTMom}
1019      and \textbf{deltaTtracer} (in s) which represent the time step for
1020      the momentum and tracer equations, respectively. For synchronous
1021      integrations, simply set the two variables to the same value (or you
1022      can prescribe one time step only through the variable
1023      \textbf{deltaT}). The Adams-Bashforth stabilizing parameter is set
1024      through the variable \textbf{abEps} (dimensionless). The stagger
1025      baroclinic time stepping can be activated by setting the logical
1026      variable \textbf{staggerTimeStep} to \texttt{'.TRUE.'}.
1027    
1028  \begin{itemize}  \end{description}
 \item time-discretization  
 \end{itemize}  
1029    
 The time steps are set through the real variables \textbf{deltaTMom}  
 and \textbf{deltaTtracer} (in s) which represent the time step for the  
 momentum and tracer equations, respectively. For synchronous  
 integrations, simply set the two variables to the same value (or you  
 can prescribe one time step only through the variable  
 \textbf{deltaT}). The Adams-Bashforth stabilizing parameter is set  
 through the variable \textbf{abEps} (dimensionless). The stagger  
 baroclinic time stepping can be activated by setting the logical  
 variable \textbf{staggerTimeStep} to '.\texttt{TRUE}.'.  
1030    
1031  \subsection{Equation of state}  \subsection{Equation of state}
1032    
# Line 1019  humidity profile (in g/kg) for the atmos Line 1041  humidity profile (in g/kg) for the atmos
1041    
1042  The form of the equation of state is controlled by the character  The form of the equation of state is controlled by the character
1043  variables \textbf{buoyancyRelation} and \textbf{eosType}.  variables \textbf{buoyancyRelation} and \textbf{eosType}.
1044  \textbf{buoyancyRelation} is set to '\texttt{OCEANIC}' by default and  \textbf{buoyancyRelation} is set to \texttt{'OCEANIC'} by default and
1045  needs to be set to '\texttt{ATMOSPHERIC}' for atmosphere simulations.  needs to be set to \texttt{'ATMOSPHERIC'} for atmosphere simulations.
1046  In this case, \textbf{eosType} must be set to '\texttt{IDEALGAS}'.  In this case, \textbf{eosType} must be set to \texttt{'IDEALGAS'}.
1047  For the ocean, two forms of the equation of state are available:  For the ocean, two forms of the equation of state are available:
1048  linear (set \textbf{eosType} to '\texttt{LINEAR}') and a polynomial  linear (set \textbf{eosType} to \texttt{'LINEAR'}) and a polynomial
1049  approximation to the full nonlinear equation ( set  approximation to the full nonlinear equation ( set \textbf{eosType} to
1050  \textbf{eosType}\textit{\ }to '\texttt{POLYNOMIAL}'). In the linear  \texttt{'POLYNOMIAL'}). In the linear case, you need to specify the
1051  case, you need to specify the thermal and haline expansion  thermal and haline expansion coefficients represented by the variables
1052  coefficients represented by the variables \textbf{tAlpha}\textit{\  \textbf{tAlpha} (in K$^{-1}$) and \textbf{sBeta} (in ppt$^{-1}$). For
1053    }(in K$^{-1}$) and \textbf{sBeta} (in ppt$^{-1}$). For the nonlinear  the nonlinear case, you need to generate a file of polynomial
1054  case, you need to generate a file of polynomial coefficients called  coefficients called \textit{POLY3.COEFFS}. To do this, use the program
 \textit{POLY3.COEFFS}. To do this, use the program  
1055  \textit{utils/knudsen2/knudsen2.f} under the model tree (a Makefile is  \textit{utils/knudsen2/knudsen2.f} under the model tree (a Makefile is
1056  available in the same directory and you will need to edit the number  available in the same directory and you will need to edit the number
1057  and the values of the vertical levels in \textit{knudsen2.f} so that  and the values of the vertical levels in \textit{knudsen2.f} so that
# Line 1038  they match those of your configuration). Line 1059  they match those of your configuration).
1059    
1060  There there are also higher polynomials for the equation of state:  There there are also higher polynomials for the equation of state:
1061  \begin{description}  \begin{description}
1062  \item['\texttt{UNESCO}':] The UNESCO equation of state formula of  \item[\texttt{'UNESCO'}:] The UNESCO equation of state formula of
1063    Fofonoff and Millard \cite{fofonoff83}. This equation of state    Fofonoff and Millard \cite{fofonoff83}. This equation of state
1064    assumes in-situ temperature, which is not a model variable; \emph{its use    assumes in-situ temperature, which is not a model variable; {\em its
1065    is therefore discouraged, and it is only listed for completeness}.      use is therefore discouraged, and it is only listed for
1066  \item['\texttt{JMD95Z}':] A modified UNESCO formula by Jackett and      completeness}.
1067    \item[\texttt{'JMD95Z'}:] A modified UNESCO formula by Jackett and
1068    McDougall \cite{jackett95}, which uses the model variable potential    McDougall \cite{jackett95}, which uses the model variable potential
1069    temperature as input. The '\texttt{Z}' indicates that this equation    temperature as input. The \texttt{'Z'} indicates that this equation
1070    of state uses a horizontally and temporally constant pressure    of state uses a horizontally and temporally constant pressure
1071    $p_{0}=-g\rho_{0}z$.    $p_{0}=-g\rho_{0}z$.
1072  \item['\texttt{JMD95P}':] A modified UNESCO formula by Jackett and  \item[\texttt{'JMD95P'}:] A modified UNESCO formula by Jackett and
1073    McDougall \cite{jackett95}, which uses the model variable potential    McDougall \cite{jackett95}, which uses the model variable potential
1074    temperature as input. The '\texttt{P}' indicates that this equation    temperature as input. The \texttt{'P'} indicates that this equation
1075    of state uses the actual hydrostatic pressure of the last time    of state uses the actual hydrostatic pressure of the last time
1076    step. Lagging the pressure in this way requires an additional pickup    step. Lagging the pressure in this way requires an additional pickup
1077    file for restarts.    file for restarts.
1078  \item['\texttt{MDJWF}':] The new, more accurate and less expensive  \item[\texttt{'MDJWF'}:] The new, more accurate and less expensive
1079    equation of state by McDougall et~al. \cite{mcdougall03}. It also    equation of state by McDougall et~al. \cite{mcdougall03}. It also
1080    requires lagging the pressure and therefore an additional pickup    requires lagging the pressure and therefore an additional pickup
1081    file for restarts.    file for restarts.
# Line 1063  salinity is required. Line 1085  salinity is required.
1085    
1086  \subsection{Momentum equations}  \subsection{Momentum equations}
1087    
1088  In this section, we only focus for now on the parameters that you are likely  In this section, we only focus for now on the parameters that you are
1089  to change, i.e. the ones relative to forcing and dissipation for example.  likely to change, i.e. the ones relative to forcing and dissipation
1090  The details relevant to the vector-invariant form of the equations and the  for example.  The details relevant to the vector-invariant form of the
1091  various advection schemes are not covered for the moment. We assume that you  equations and the various advection schemes are not covered for the
1092  use the standard form of the momentum equations (i.e. the flux-form) with  moment. We assume that you use the standard form of the momentum
1093  the default advection scheme. Also, there are a few logical variables that  equations (i.e. the flux-form) with the default advection scheme.
1094  allow you to turn on/off various terms in the momentum equation. These  Also, there are a few logical variables that allow you to turn on/off
1095  variables are called \textbf{momViscosity, momAdvection, momForcing,  various terms in the momentum equation. These variables are called
1096  useCoriolis, momPressureForcing, momStepping}\textit{, }and \textit{\ }%  \textbf{momViscosity, momAdvection, momForcing, useCoriolis,
1097  \textbf{metricTerms }and are assumed to be set to '.\texttt{TRUE}.' here.    momPressureForcing, momStepping} and \textbf{metricTerms }and are
1098  Look at the file \textit{model/inc/PARAMS.h }for a precise definition of  assumed to be set to \texttt{'.TRUE.'} here.  Look at the file
1099  these variables.  \textit{model/inc/PARAMS.h }for a precise definition of these
1100    variables.
 \begin{itemize}  
 \item initialization  
 \end{itemize}  
   
 The velocity components are initialized to 0 unless the simulation is  
 starting from a pickup file (see section on simulation control parameters).  
1101    
1102  \begin{itemize}  \begin{description}
1103  \item forcing  \item[initialization] \
1104  \end{itemize}    
1105      The velocity components are initialized to 0 unless the simulation
1106  This section only applies to the ocean. You need to generate wind-stress    is starting from a pickup file (see section on simulation control
1107  data into two files \textbf{zonalWindFile}\textit{\ }and \textbf{%    parameters).
1108  meridWindFile }corresponding to the zonal and meridional components of the  
1109  wind stress, respectively (if you want the stress to be along the direction  \item[forcing] \
1110  of only one of the model horizontal axes, you only need to generate one    
1111  file). The format of the files is similar to the bathymetry file. The zonal    This section only applies to the ocean. You need to generate
1112  (meridional) stress data are assumed to be in Pa and located at U-points    wind-stress data into two files \textbf{zonalWindFile} and
1113  (V-points). As for the bathymetry, the precision with which to read the    \textbf{meridWindFile} corresponding to the zonal and meridional
1114  binary data is controlled by the variable \textbf{readBinaryPrec}.\textbf{\ }    components of the wind stress, respectively (if you want the stress
1115  See the matlab program \textit{gendata.m }in the \textit{input }directories    to be along the direction of only one of the model horizontal axes,
1116  under \textit{verification }to see how simple analytical wind forcing data    you only need to generate one file). The format of the files is
1117  are generated for the case study experiments.    similar to the bathymetry file. The zonal (meridional) stress data
1118      are assumed to be in Pa and located at U-points (V-points). As for
1119  There is also the possibility of prescribing time-dependent periodic    the bathymetry, the precision with which to read the binary data is
1120  forcing. To do this, concatenate the successive time records into a single    controlled by the variable \textbf{readBinaryPrec}.  See the matlab
1121  file (for each stress component) ordered in a (x, y, t) fashion and set the    program \textit{gendata.m} in the \textit{input} directories under
1122  following variables: \textbf{periodicExternalForcing }to '.\texttt{TRUE}.',    \textit{verification} to see how simple analytical wind forcing data
1123  \textbf{externForcingPeriod }to the period (in s) of which the forcing    are generated for the case study experiments.
1124  varies (typically 1 month), and \textbf{externForcingCycle }to the repeat    
1125  time (in s) of the forcing (typically 1 year -- note: \textbf{%    There is also the possibility of prescribing time-dependent periodic
1126  externForcingCycle }must be a multiple of \textbf{externForcingPeriod}).    forcing. To do this, concatenate the successive time records into a
1127  With these variables set up, the model will interpolate the forcing linearly    single file (for each stress component) ordered in a (x,y,t) fashion
1128  at each iteration.    and set the following variables: \textbf{periodicExternalForcing }to
1129      \texttt{'.TRUE.'}, \textbf{externForcingPeriod }to the period (in s)
1130  \begin{itemize}    of which the forcing varies (typically 1 month), and
1131  \item dissipation    \textbf{externForcingCycle} to the repeat time (in s) of the forcing
1132  \end{itemize}    (typically 1 year -- note: \textbf{ externForcingCycle} must be a
1133      multiple of \textbf{externForcingPeriod}).  With these variables set
1134  The lateral eddy viscosity coefficient is specified through the variable    up, the model will interpolate the forcing linearly at each
1135  \textbf{viscAh}\textit{\ }(in m$^{2}$s$^{-1}$). The vertical eddy viscosity    iteration.
1136  coefficient is specified through the variable \textbf{viscAz }(in m$^{2}$s$%  
1137  ^{-1}$) for the ocean and \textbf{viscAp}\textit{\ }(in Pa$^{2}$s$^{-1}$)  \item[dissipation] \
1138  for the atmosphere. The vertical diffusive fluxes can be computed implicitly    
1139  by setting the logical variable \textbf{implicitViscosity }to '.\texttt{TRUE}%    The lateral eddy viscosity coefficient is specified through the
1140  .'. In addition, biharmonic mixing can be added as well through the variable    variable \textbf{viscAh} (in m$^{2}$s$^{-1}$). The vertical eddy
1141  \textbf{viscA4}\textit{\ }(in m$^{4}$s$^{-1}$). On a spherical polar grid,    viscosity coefficient is specified through the variable
1142  you might also need to set the variable \textbf{cosPower} which is set to 0    \textbf{viscAz} (in m$^{2}$s$^{-1}$) for the ocean and
1143  by default and which represents the power of cosine of latitude to multiply    \textbf{viscAp} (in Pa$^{2}$s$^{-1}$) for the atmosphere.  The
1144  viscosity. Slip or no-slip conditions at lateral and bottom boundaries are    vertical diffusive fluxes can be computed implicitly by setting the
1145  specified through the logical variables \textbf{no\_slip\_sides}\textit{\ }%    logical variable \textbf{implicitViscosity }to \texttt{'.TRUE.'}.
1146  and \textbf{no\_slip\_bottom}. If set to '\texttt{.FALSE.}', free-slip    In addition, biharmonic mixing can be added as well through the
1147  boundary conditions are applied. If no-slip boundary conditions are applied    variable \textbf{viscA4} (in m$^{4}$s$^{-1}$). On a spherical polar
1148  at the bottom, a bottom drag can be applied as well. Two forms are    grid, you might also need to set the variable \textbf{cosPower}
1149  available: linear (set the variable \textbf{bottomDragLinear}\textit{\ }in s$%    which is set to 0 by default and which represents the power of
1150  ^{-1}$) and quadratic (set the variable \textbf{bottomDragQuadratic}\textit{%    cosine of latitude to multiply viscosity. Slip or no-slip conditions
1151  \ }in m$^{-1}$).    at lateral and bottom boundaries are specified through the logical
1152      variables \textbf{no\_slip\_sides} and \textbf{no\_slip\_bottom}. If
1153  The Fourier and Shapiro filters are described elsewhere.    set to \texttt{'.FALSE.'}, free-slip boundary conditions are
1154      applied. If no-slip boundary conditions are applied at the bottom, a
1155  \begin{itemize}    bottom drag can be applied as well. Two forms are available: linear
1156  \item C-D scheme    (set the variable \textbf{bottomDragLinear} in s$ ^{-1}$) and
1157  \end{itemize}    quadratic (set the variable \textbf{bottomDragQuadratic} in
1158      m$^{-1}$).
1159    
1160      The Fourier and Shapiro filters are described elsewhere.
1161    
1162    \item[C-D scheme] \
1163      
1164      If you run at a sufficiently coarse resolution, you will need the
1165      C-D scheme for the computation of the Coriolis terms. The
1166      variable\textbf{\ tauCD}, which represents the C-D scheme coupling
1167      timescale (in s) needs to be set.
1168      
1169    \item[calculation of pressure/geopotential] \
1170      
1171      First, to run a non-hydrostatic ocean simulation, set the logical
1172      variable \textbf{nonHydrostatic} to \texttt{'.TRUE.'}. The pressure
1173      field is then inverted through a 3D elliptic equation. (Note: this
1174      capability is not available for the atmosphere yet.) By default, a
1175      hydrostatic simulation is assumed and a 2D elliptic equation is used
1176      to invert the pressure field. The parameters controlling the
1177      behaviour of the elliptic solvers are the variables
1178      \textbf{cg2dMaxIters} and \textbf{cg2dTargetResidual } for
1179      the 2D case and \textbf{cg3dMaxIters} and
1180      \textbf{cg3dTargetResidual} for the 3D case. You probably won't need to
1181      alter the default values (are we sure of this?).
1182      
1183      For the calculation of the surface pressure (for the ocean) or
1184      surface geopotential (for the atmosphere) you need to set the
1185      logical variables \textbf{rigidLid} and \textbf{implicitFreeSurface}
1186      (set one to \texttt{'.TRUE.'} and the other to \texttt{'.FALSE.'}
1187      depending on how you want to deal with the ocean upper or atmosphere
1188      lower boundary).
1189    
1190  If you run at a sufficiently coarse resolution, you will need the C-D scheme  \end{description}
 for the computation of the Coriolis terms. The variable\textbf{\ tauCD},  
 which represents the C-D scheme coupling timescale (in s) needs to be set.  
   
 \begin{itemize}  
 \item calculation of pressure/geopotential  
 \end{itemize}  
   
 First, to run a non-hydrostatic ocean simulation, set the logical variable  
 \textbf{nonHydrostatic} to '.\texttt{TRUE}.'. The pressure field is then  
 inverted through a 3D elliptic equation. (Note: this capability is not  
 available for the atmosphere yet.) By default, a hydrostatic simulation is  
 assumed and a 2D elliptic equation is used to invert the pressure field. The  
 parameters controlling the behaviour of the elliptic solvers are the  
 variables \textbf{cg2dMaxIters}\textit{\ }and \textbf{cg2dTargetResidual }%  
 for the 2D case and \textbf{cg3dMaxIters}\textit{\ }and \textbf{%  
 cg3dTargetResidual }for the 3D case. You probably won't need to alter the  
 default values (are we sure of this?).  
   
 For the calculation of the surface pressure (for the ocean) or surface  
 geopotential (for the atmosphere) you need to set the logical variables  
 \textbf{rigidLid} and \textbf{implicitFreeSurface}\textit{\ }(set one to '.%  
 \texttt{TRUE}.' and the other to '.\texttt{FALSE}.' depending on how you  
 want to deal with the ocean upper or atmosphere lower boundary).  
1191    
1192  \subsection{Tracer equations}  \subsection{Tracer equations}
1193    
1194  This section covers the tracer equations i.e. the potential temperature  This section covers the tracer equations i.e. the potential
1195  equation and the salinity (for the ocean) or specific humidity (for the  temperature equation and the salinity (for the ocean) or specific
1196  atmosphere) equation. As for the momentum equations, we only describe for  humidity (for the atmosphere) equation. As for the momentum equations,
1197  now the parameters that you are likely to change. The logical variables  we only describe for now the parameters that you are likely to change.
1198  \textbf{tempDiffusion}\textit{, }\textbf{tempAdvection}\textit{, }\textbf{%  The logical variables \textbf{tempDiffusion} \textbf{tempAdvection}
1199  tempForcing}\textit{,} and \textbf{tempStepping} allow you to turn on/off  \textbf{tempForcing}, and \textbf{tempStepping} allow you to turn
1200  terms in the temperature equation (same thing for salinity or specific  on/off terms in the temperature equation (same thing for salinity or
1201  humidity with variables \textbf{saltDiffusion}\textit{, }\textbf{%  specific humidity with variables \textbf{saltDiffusion},
1202  saltAdvection}\textit{\ }etc). These variables are all assumed here to be  \textbf{saltAdvection} etc.). These variables are all assumed here to
1203  set to '.\texttt{TRUE}.'. Look at file \textit{model/inc/PARAMS.h }for a  be set to \texttt{'.TRUE.'}. Look at file \textit{model/inc/PARAMS.h}
1204  precise definition.  for a precise definition.
   
 \begin{itemize}  
 \item initialization  
 \end{itemize}  
   
 The initial tracer data can be contained in the binary files \textbf{%  
 hydrogThetaFile }and \textbf{hydrogSaltFile}. These files should contain 3D  
 data ordered in an (x, y, r) fashion with k=1 as the first vertical level.  
 If no file names are provided, the tracers are then initialized with the  
 values of \textbf{tRef }and \textbf{sRef }mentioned above (in the equation  
 of state section). In this case, the initial tracer data are uniform in x  
 and y for each depth level.  
   
 \begin{itemize}  
 \item forcing  
 \end{itemize}  
   
 This part is more relevant for the ocean, the procedure for the atmosphere  
 not being completely stabilized at the moment.  
   
 A combination of fluxes data and relaxation terms can be used for driving  
 the tracer equations. \ For potential temperature, heat flux data (in W/m$%  
 ^{2}$) can be stored in the 2D binary file \textbf{surfQfile}\textit{. }%  
 Alternatively or in addition, the forcing can be specified through a  
 relaxation term. The SST data to which the model surface temperatures are  
 restored to are supposed to be stored in the 2D binary file \textbf{%  
 thetaClimFile}\textit{. }The corresponding relaxation time scale coefficient  
 is set through the variable \textbf{tauThetaClimRelax}\textit{\ }(in s). The  
 same procedure applies for salinity with the variable names \textbf{EmPmRfile%  
 }\textit{, }\textbf{saltClimFile}\textit{, }and \textbf{tauSaltClimRelax}%  
 \textit{\ }for freshwater flux (in m/s) and surface salinity (in ppt) data  
 files and relaxation time scale coefficient (in s), respectively. Also for  
 salinity, if the CPP key \textbf{USE\_NATURAL\_BCS} is turned on, natural  
 boundary conditions are applied i.e. when computing the surface salinity  
 tendency, the freshwater flux is multiplied by the model surface salinity  
 instead of a constant salinity value.  
   
 As for the other input files, the precision with which to read the data is  
 controlled by the variable \textbf{readBinaryPrec}. Time-dependent, periodic  
 forcing can be applied as well following the same procedure used for the  
 wind forcing data (see above).  
   
 \begin{itemize}  
 \item dissipation  
 \end{itemize}  
   
 Lateral eddy diffusivities for temperature and salinity/specific humidity  
 are specified through the variables \textbf{diffKhT }and \textbf{diffKhS }%  
 (in m$^{2}$/s). Vertical eddy diffusivities are specified through the  
 variables \textbf{diffKzT }and \textbf{diffKzS }(in m$^{2}$/s) for the ocean  
 and \textbf{diffKpT }and \textbf{diffKpS }(in Pa$^{2}$/s) for the  
 atmosphere. The vertical diffusive fluxes can be computed implicitly by  
 setting the logical variable \textbf{implicitDiffusion }to '.\texttt{TRUE}%  
 .'. In addition, biharmonic diffusivities can be specified as well through  
 the coefficients \textbf{diffK4T }and \textbf{diffK4S }(in m$^{4}$/s). Note  
 that the cosine power scaling (specified through \textbf{cosPower }- see the  
 momentum equations section) is applied to the tracer diffusivities  
 (Laplacian and biharmonic) as well. The Gent and McWilliams parameterization  
 for oceanic tracers is described in the package section. Finally, note that  
 tracers can be also subject to Fourier and Shapiro filtering (see the  
 corresponding section on these filters).  
1205    
1206  \begin{itemize}  \begin{description}
1207  \item ocean convection  \item[initialization] \
1208  \end{itemize}    
1209      The initial tracer data can be contained in the binary files
1210      \textbf{hydrogThetaFile} and \textbf{hydrogSaltFile}. These files
1211      should contain 3D data ordered in an (x,y,r) fashion with k=1 as the
1212      first vertical level.  If no file names are provided, the tracers
1213      are then initialized with the values of \textbf{tRef} and
1214      \textbf{sRef} mentioned above (in the equation of state section). In
1215      this case, the initial tracer data are uniform in x and y for each
1216      depth level.
1217    
1218    \item[forcing] \
1219      
1220      This part is more relevant for the ocean, the procedure for the
1221      atmosphere not being completely stabilized at the moment.
1222      
1223      A combination of fluxes data and relaxation terms can be used for
1224      driving the tracer equations.  For potential temperature, heat flux
1225      data (in W/m$ ^{2}$) can be stored in the 2D binary file
1226      \textbf{surfQfile}.  Alternatively or in addition, the forcing can
1227      be specified through a relaxation term. The SST data to which the
1228      model surface temperatures are restored to are supposed to be stored
1229      in the 2D binary file \textbf{thetaClimFile}. The corresponding
1230      relaxation time scale coefficient is set through the variable
1231      \textbf{tauThetaClimRelax} (in s). The same procedure applies for
1232      salinity with the variable names \textbf{EmPmRfile},
1233      \textbf{saltClimFile}, and \textbf{tauSaltClimRelax} for freshwater
1234      flux (in m/s) and surface salinity (in ppt) data files and
1235      relaxation time scale coefficient (in s), respectively. Also for
1236      salinity, if the CPP key \textbf{USE\_NATURAL\_BCS} is turned on,
1237      natural boundary conditions are applied i.e. when computing the
1238      surface salinity tendency, the freshwater flux is multiplied by the
1239      model surface salinity instead of a constant salinity value.
1240      
1241      As for the other input files, the precision with which to read the
1242      data is controlled by the variable \textbf{readBinaryPrec}.
1243      Time-dependent, periodic forcing can be applied as well following
1244      the same procedure used for the wind forcing data (see above).
1245    
1246    \item[dissipation] \
1247      
1248      Lateral eddy diffusivities for temperature and salinity/specific
1249      humidity are specified through the variables \textbf{diffKhT} and
1250      \textbf{diffKhS} (in m$^{2}$/s). Vertical eddy diffusivities are
1251      specified through the variables \textbf{diffKzT} and
1252      \textbf{diffKzS} (in m$^{2}$/s) for the ocean and \textbf{diffKpT
1253      }and \textbf{diffKpS} (in Pa$^{2}$/s) for the atmosphere. The
1254      vertical diffusive fluxes can be computed implicitly by setting the
1255      logical variable \textbf{implicitDiffusion} to \texttt{'.TRUE.'}.
1256      In addition, biharmonic diffusivities can be specified as well
1257      through the coefficients \textbf{diffK4T} and \textbf{diffK4S} (in
1258      m$^{4}$/s). Note that the cosine power scaling (specified through
1259      \textbf{cosPower}---see the momentum equations section) is applied to
1260      the tracer diffusivities (Laplacian and biharmonic) as well. The
1261      Gent and McWilliams parameterization for oceanic tracers is
1262      described in the package section. Finally, note that tracers can be
1263      also subject to Fourier and Shapiro filtering (see the corresponding
1264      section on these filters).
1265    
1266    \item[ocean convection] \
1267      
1268      Two options are available to parameterize ocean convection: one is
1269      to use the convective adjustment scheme. In this case, you need to
1270      set the variable \textbf{cadjFreq}, which represents the frequency
1271      (in s) with which the adjustment algorithm is called, to a non-zero
1272      value (if set to a negative value by the user, the model will set it
1273      to the tracer time step). The other option is to parameterize
1274      convection with implicit vertical diffusion. To do this, set the
1275      logical variable \textbf{implicitDiffusion} to \texttt{'.TRUE.'}
1276      and the real variable \textbf{ivdc\_kappa} to a value (in m$^{2}$/s)
1277      you wish the tracer vertical diffusivities to have when mixing
1278      tracers vertically due to static instabilities. Note that
1279      \textbf{cadjFreq} and \textbf{ivdc\_kappa}can not both have non-zero
1280      value.
1281    
1282  Two options are available to parameterize ocean convection: one is to use  \end{description}
 the convective adjustment scheme. In this case, you need to set the variable  
 \textbf{cadjFreq}, which represents the frequency (in s) with which the  
 adjustment algorithm is called, to a non-zero value (if set to a negative  
 value by the user, the model will set it to the tracer time step). The other  
 option is to parameterize convection with implicit vertical diffusion. To do  
 this, set the logical variable \textbf{implicitDiffusion }to '.\texttt{TRUE}%  
 .' and the real variable \textbf{ivdc\_kappa }to a value (in m$^{2}$/s) you  
 wish the tracer vertical diffusivities to have when mixing tracers  
 vertically due to static instabilities. Note that \textbf{cadjFreq }and  
 \textbf{ivdc\_kappa }can not both have non-zero value.  
1283    
1284  \subsection{Simulation controls}  \subsection{Simulation controls}
1285    
1286  The model ''clock'' is defined by the variable \textbf{deltaTClock }(in s)  The model ''clock'' is defined by the variable \textbf{deltaTClock}
1287  which determines the IO frequencies and is used in tagging output.  (in s) which determines the IO frequencies and is used in tagging
1288  Typically, you will set it to the tracer time step for accelerated runs  output.  Typically, you will set it to the tracer time step for
1289  (otherwise it is simply set to the default time step \textbf{deltaT}).  accelerated runs (otherwise it is simply set to the default time step
1290  Frequency of checkpointing and dumping of the model state are referenced to  \textbf{deltaT}).  Frequency of checkpointing and dumping of the model
1291  this clock (see below).  state are referenced to this clock (see below).
1292    
1293  \begin{itemize}  \begin{description}
1294  \item run duration  \item[run duration] \
1295  \end{itemize}    
1296      The beginning of a simulation is set by specifying a start time (in
1297  The beginning of a simulation is set by specifying a start time (in s)    s) through the real variable \textbf{startTime} or by specifying an
1298  through the real variable \textbf{startTime }or by specifying an initial    initial iteration number through the integer variable
1299  iteration number through the integer variable \textbf{nIter0}. If these    \textbf{nIter0}. If these variables are set to nonzero values, the
1300  variables are set to nonzero values, the model will look for a ''pickup''    model will look for a ''pickup'' file \textit{pickup.0000nIter0} to
1301  file \textit{pickup.0000nIter0 }to restart the integration\textit{. }The end    restart the integration. The end of a simulation is set through the
1302  of a simulation is set through the real variable \textbf{endTime }(in s).    real variable \textbf{endTime} (in s).  Alternatively, you can
1303  Alternatively, you can specify instead the number of time steps to execute    specify instead the number of time steps to execute through the
1304  through the integer variable \textbf{nTimeSteps}.    integer variable \textbf{nTimeSteps}.
1305    
1306    \item[frequency of output] \
1307      
1308      Real variables defining frequencies (in s) with which output files
1309      are written on disk need to be set up. \textbf{dumpFreq} controls
1310      the frequency with which the instantaneous state of the model is
1311      saved. \textbf{chkPtFreq} and \textbf{pchkPtFreq} control the output
1312      frequency of rolling and permanent checkpoint files, respectively.
1313      See section 1.5.1 Output files for the definition of model state and
1314      checkpoint files. In addition, time-averaged fields can be written
1315      out by setting the variable \textbf{taveFreq} (in s).  The precision
1316      with which to write the binary data is controlled by the integer
1317      variable w\textbf{riteBinaryPrec} (set it to \texttt{32} or
1318      \texttt{64}).
1319    
1320  \begin{itemize}  \end{description}
 \item frequency of output  
 \end{itemize}  
1321    
 Real variables defining frequencies (in s) with which output files are  
 written on disk need to be set up. \textbf{dumpFreq }controls the frequency  
 with which the instantaneous state of the model is saved. \textbf{chkPtFreq }%  
 and \textbf{pchkPtFreq }control the output frequency of rolling and  
 permanent checkpoint files, respectively. See section 1.5.1 Output files for the  
 definition of model state and checkpoint files. In addition, time-averaged  
 fields can be written out by setting the variable \textbf{taveFreq} (in s).  
 The precision with which to write the binary data is controlled by the  
 integer variable w\textbf{riteBinaryPrec }(set it to \texttt{32} or \texttt{%  
 64}).  
1322    
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