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carry out numerical experiments using MITgcm. It gives a comprehensive |
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description of the continuous equations on which the model is based, the |
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numerical algorithms the model employs and a description of the associated |
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both process and general circulation studies of the atmosphere and ocean are |
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MITgcm has a number of novel aspects: |
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\item it has a non-hydrostatic capability and so can be used to study both |
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\item finite volume techniques are employed yielding an intuitive |
\item finite volume techniques are employed yielding an intuitive |
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\item tangent linear and adjoint counterparts are automatically maintained |
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computational platforms. |
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Hill, C. and J. Marshall, (1995) |
Hill, C. and J. Marshall, (1995) |
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Application of a Parallel Navier-Stokes Model to Ocean Circulation in |
Application of a Parallel Navier-Stokes Model to Ocean Circulation in |
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Parallel Computational Fluid Dynamics |
Parallel Computational Fluid Dynamics |
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Elsevier Science B.V.: New York |
Elsevier Science B.V.: New York |
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Marshall, J., C. Hill, L. Perelman, and A. Adcroft, (1997) |
Marshall, J., C. Hill, L. Perelman, and A. Adcroft, (1997) |
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Hydrostatic, quasi-hydrostatic, and nonhydrostatic ocean modeling, |
Hydrostatic, quasi-hydrostatic, and nonhydrostatic ocean modeling |
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J. Geophysical Res., 102(C3), 5733-5752. |
J. Geophysical Res., 102(C3), 5733-5752. |
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Marshall, J., A. Adcroft, C. Hill, L. Perelman, and C. Heisey, (1997) |
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Hill, C, Adcroft,A., Jamous,D., and J. Marshall, (1999) |
Hill, C, Adcroft,A., Jamous,D., and J. Marshall, (1999) |
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A Strategy for Terascale Climate Modeling. |
A Strategy for Terascale Climate Modeling. |
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In Proceedings of the Eight ECMWF Workshop on the Use of Parallel Processors |
In Proceedings of the Eighth ECMWF Workshop on the Use of Parallel Processors |
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in Meteorology |
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Marotzke, J, Giering,R., Zhang, K.Q., Stammer,D., Hill,C., and T.Lee, (1999) |
Marotzke, J, Giering,R., Zhang, K.Q., Stammer,D., Hill,C., and T.Lee, (1999) |
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Construction of the adjoint MIT ocean general circulation model and |
Construction of the adjoint MIT ocean general circulation model and |
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application to Atlantic heat transport variability |
application to Atlantic heat transport variability |
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J. Geophysical Res., 104(C12), 29,529-29,547. |
J. Geophysical Res., 104(C12), 29,529-29,547. |
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We begin by briefly showing some of the results of the model in action to |
We begin by briefly showing some of the results of the model in action to |
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give a feel for the wide range of problems that can be addressed using it. |
give a feel for the wide range of problems that can be addressed using it. |
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\section{Illustrations of the model in action} |
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The MITgcm has been designed and used to model a wide range of phenomena, |
MITgcm has been designed and used to model a wide range of phenomena, |
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from convection on the scale of meters in the ocean to the global pattern of |
from convection on the scale of meters in the ocean to the global pattern of |
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atmospheric winds - see figure \ref{fig:all-scales}. To give a flavor of the |
atmospheric winds - see figure \ref{fig:all-scales}. To give a flavor of the |
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kinds of problems the model has been used to study, we briefly describe some |
kinds of problems the model has been used to study, we briefly describe some |
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described in detail in the documentation. |
described in detail in the documentation. |
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\subsection{Global atmosphere: `Held-Suarez' benchmark} |
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A novel feature of MITgcm is its ability to simulate, using one basic algorithm, |
A novel feature of MITgcm is its ability to simulate, using one basic algorithm, |
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both atmospheric and oceanographic flows at both small and large scales. |
both atmospheric and oceanographic flows at both small and large scales. |
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Figure \ref{fig:eddy_cs} shows an instantaneous plot of the 500$mb$ |
Figure \ref{fig:eddy_cs} shows an instantaneous plot of the 500$mb$ |
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temperature field obtained using the atmospheric isomorph of MITgcm run at |
temperature field obtained using the atmospheric isomorph of MITgcm run at |
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2.8$^{\circ }$ resolution on the cubed sphere. We see cold air over the pole |
$2.8^{\circ }$ resolution on the cubed sphere. We see cold air over the pole |
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(blue) and warm air along an equatorial band (red). Fully developed |
(blue) and warm air along an equatorial band (red). Fully developed |
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baroclinic eddies spawned in the northern hemisphere storm track are |
baroclinic eddies spawned in the northern hemisphere storm track are |
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evident. There are no mountains or land-sea contrast in this calculation, |
evident. There are no mountains or land-sea contrast in this calculation, |
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there are no mountains or land-sea contrast. |
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As described in Adcroft (2001), a `cubed sphere' is used to discretize the |
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latitude-longitude grid. Both grids are supported within the model. |
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Baroclinic instability is a ubiquitous process in the ocean, as well as the |
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increased until the baroclinic instability process is resolved, numerical |
increased until the baroclinic instability process is resolved, numerical |
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solutions of a different and much more realistic kind, can be obtained. |
solutions of a different and much more realistic kind, can be obtained. |
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Figure \ref{fig:ocean-gyres} shows the surface temperature and velocity |
Figure \ref{fig:ocean-gyres} shows the surface temperature and |
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field obtained from MITgcm run at $\frac{1}{6}^{\circ }$ horizontal |
velocity field obtained from MITgcm run at $\frac{1}{6}^{\circ }$ |
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resolution on a $lat-lon$ |
horizontal resolution on a \textit{lat-lon} grid in which the pole has |
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grid in which the pole has been rotated by 90$^{\circ }$ on to the equator |
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(to avoid the converging of meridian in northern latitudes). 21 vertical |
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levels are used in the vertical with a `lopped cell' representation of |
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topography. The development and propagation of anomalously warm and cold |
topography. The development and propagation of anomalously warm and |
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eddies can be clearly seen in the Gulf Stream region. The transport of |
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warm water northward by the mean flow of the Gulf Stream is also clearly |
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Dense plumes generated by localized cooling on the continental shelf of the |
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instability of the along-slope current. |
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The unique ability of MITgcm to treat non-hydrostatic dynamics in the |
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presence of complex geometry makes it an ideal tool to study internal wave |
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\subsection{Parameter sensitivity using the adjoint of MITgcm} |
\subsection{Parameter sensitivity using the adjoint of MITgcm} |
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Forward and tangent linear counterparts of MITgcm are supported using an |
Forward and tangent linear counterparts of MITgcm are supported using an |
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`automatic adjoint compiler'. These can be used in parameter sensitivity and |
`automatic adjoint compiler'. These can be used in parameter sensitivity and |
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As one example of application of the MITgcm adjoint, Figure |
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maps the gradient $\frac{\partial J}{\partial \mathcal{H}}$where $J$ is the magnitude |
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a 100 year period. We see that $J$ is |
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sensitive to heat fluxes over the Labrador Sea, one of the important sources |
to heat fluxes over the Labrador Sea, one of the important sources of |
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of deep water for the thermohaline circulations. This calculation also |
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yields sensitivities to all other model parameters. |
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ocean circulation. An appropriately defined `cost function', which measures |
ocean circulation. An appropriately defined `cost function', which measures |
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the departure of the model from observations (both remotely sensed and |
the departure of the model from observations (both remotely sensed and |
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in-situ) over an interval of time, is minimized by adjusting `control |
in-situ) over an interval of time, is minimized by adjusting `control |
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parameters' such as air-sea fluxes, the wind field, the initial conditions |
parameters' such as air-sea fluxes, the wind field, the initial conditions |
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etc. Figure \ref{fig:assimilated-globes} shows an estimate of the time-mean |
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surface elevation of the ocean obtained by bringing the model in to |
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consistency with altimetric and in-situ observations over the period |
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1992-1997. {\bf CHANGE THIS TEXT - FIG FROM PATRICK/CARL/DETLEF} |
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Figure \ref{fig:lab-simulation} shows MITgcm being used to simulate a |
Figure \ref{fig:lab-simulation} shows MITgcm being used to simulate a |
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laboratory experiment inquiring in to the dynamics of the Antarctic Circumpolar Current (ACC). An |
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initially homogeneous tank of water ($1m$ in diameter) is driven from its |
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stratification of the ACC. |
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To render atmosphere and ocean models from one dynamical core we exploit |
To render atmosphere and ocean models from one dynamical core we exploit |
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`isomorphisms' between equation sets that govern the evolution of the |
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and encoded. The model variables have different interpretations depending on |
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whether the atmosphere or ocean is being studied. Thus, for example, the |
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vertical coordinate `$r$' is interpreted as pressure, $p$, if we are |
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The state of the fluid at any time is characterized by the distribution of |
The state of the fluid at any time is characterized by the distribution of |
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see figure \ref{fig:zandp-vert-coord}. |
see figure \ref{fig:zandp-vert-coord}. |
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\begin{equation*} |
\begin{equation} |
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\frac{D\vec{\mathbf{v}_{h}}}{Dt}+\left( 2\vec{\Omega}\times \vec{\mathbf{v}} |
\frac{D\vec{\mathbf{v}_{h}}}{Dt}+\left( 2\vec{\Omega}\times \vec{\mathbf{v}} |
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\right) _{h}+\mathbf{\nabla }_{h}\phi =\mathcal{F}_{\vec{\mathbf{v}_{h}}} |
\right) _{h}+\mathbf{\nabla }_{h}\phi =\mathcal{F}_{\vec{\mathbf{v}_{h}}} |
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\text{ horizontal mtm} \label{eq:horizontal_mtm} |
\text{ horizontal mtm} \label{eq:horizontal_mtm} |
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\end{equation} |
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\begin{equation} |
\begin{equation} |
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\frac{D\dot{r}}{Dt}+\widehat{k}\cdot \left( 2\vec{\Omega}\times \vec{\mathbf{ |
\frac{D\dot{r}}{Dt}+\widehat{k}\cdot \left( 2\vec{\Omega}\times \vec{\mathbf{ |
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at fixed and moving $r$ surfaces we set (see figure \ref{fig:zandp-vert-coord}): |
at fixed and moving $r$ surfaces we set (see figure \ref{fig:zandp-vert-coord}): |
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\begin{equation} |
\begin{equation} |
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\dot{r}=0atr=R_{fixed}(x,y)\text{ (ocean bottom, top of the atmosphere)} |
\dot{r}=0 \text{\ at\ } r=R_{fixed}(x,y)\text{ (ocean bottom, top of the atmosphere)} |
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\label{eq:fixedbc} |
\label{eq:fixedbc} |
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\end{equation} |
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\begin{equation} |
\begin{equation} |
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\dot{r}=\frac{Dr}{Dt}atr=R_{moving}\text{ \ |
\dot{r}=\frac{Dr}{Dt} \text{\ at\ } r=R_{moving}\text{ \ |
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(ocean surface,bottom of the atmosphere)} \label{eq:movingbc} |
(ocean surface,bottom of the atmosphere)} \label{eq:movingbc} |
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atmosphere)} \label{eq:moving-bc-atmos} |
atmosphere)} \label{eq:moving-bc-atmos} |
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\end{eqnarray} |
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Then the (hydrostatic form of) equations (\ref{eq:horizontal_mtm}-\ref{eq:humidity_salt}) |
Then the (hydrostatic form of) equations |
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yields a consistent set of atmospheric equations which, for convenience, are written out in $p$ |
(\ref{eq:horizontal_mtm}-\ref{eq:humidity_salt}) yields a consistent |
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coordinates in Appendix Atmosphere - see eqs(\ref{eq:atmos-prime}). |
set of atmospheric equations which, for convenience, are written out |
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\subsection{Ocean} |
\subsection{Ocean} |
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\subsection{Hydrostatic, Quasi-hydrostatic, Quasi-nonhydrostatic and |
\subsection{Hydrostatic, Quasi-hydrostatic, Quasi-nonhydrostatic and |
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Non-hydrostatic forms} |
Non-hydrostatic forms} |
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Let us separate $\phi $ in to surface, hydrostatic and non-hydrostatic terms: |
Let us separate $\phi $ in to surface, hydrostatic and non-hydrostatic terms: |
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\phi (x,y,r)=\phi _{s}(x,y)+\phi _{hyd}(x,y,r)+\phi _{nh}(x,y,r) |
\phi (x,y,r)=\phi _{s}(x,y)+\phi _{hyd}(x,y,r)+\phi _{nh}(x,y,r) |
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\label{eq:phi-split} |
\label{eq:phi-split} |
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\end{equation} |
\end{equation} |
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and write eq(\ref{eq:incompressible}) in the form: |
%and write eq(\ref{eq:incompressible}) in the form: |
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\begin{equation} |
\begin{equation} |
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\frac{\partial \vec{\mathbf{v}_{h}}}{\partial t}+\mathbf{\nabla }_{h}\phi |
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OPERATORS. |
OPERATORS. |
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\subsubsection{Shallow atmosphere approximation} |
\subsubsection{Shallow atmosphere approximation} |
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Most models are based on the `hydrostatic primitive equations' (HPE's) in |
Most models are based on the `hydrostatic primitive equations' (HPE's) |
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which the vertical momentum equation is reduced to a statement of |
in which the vertical momentum equation is reduced to a statement of |
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hydrostatic balance and the `traditional approximation' is made in which the |
hydrostatic balance and the `traditional approximation' is made in |
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Coriolis force is treated approximately and the shallow atmosphere |
which the Coriolis force is treated approximately and the shallow |
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approximation is made.\ The MITgcm need not make the `traditional |
atmosphere approximation is made. MITgcm need not make the |
| 774 |
approximation'. To be able to support consistent non-hydrostatic forms the |
`traditional approximation'. To be able to support consistent |
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shallow atmosphere approximation can be relaxed - when dividing through by $ |
non-hydrostatic forms the shallow atmosphere approximation can be |
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r $ in, for example, (\ref{eq:gu-speherical}), we do not replace $r$ by $a$, |
relaxed - when dividing through by $ r $ in, for example, |
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the radius of the earth. |
(\ref{eq:gu-speherical}), we do not replace $r$ by $a$, the radius of |
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\subsubsection{Hydrostatic and quasi-hydrostatic forms} |
\subsubsection{Hydrostatic and quasi-hydrostatic forms} |
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\label{sec:hydrostatic_and_quasi-hydrostatic_forms} |
\label{sec:hydrostatic_and_quasi-hydrostatic_forms} |
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\subsubsection{Non-hydrostatic and quasi-nonhydrostatic forms} |
\subsubsection{Non-hydrostatic and quasi-nonhydrostatic forms} |
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The MIT model presently supports a full non-hydrostatic ocean isomorph, but |
MITgcm presently supports a full non-hydrostatic ocean isomorph, but |
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only a quasi-non-hydrostatic atmospheric isomorph. |
only a quasi-non-hydrostatic atmospheric isomorph. |
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\paragraph{Non-hydrostatic Ocean} |
\paragraph{Non-hydrostatic Ocean} |
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stepping forward the vertical momentum equation. |
stepping forward the vertical momentum equation. |
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There is no penalty in implementing \textbf{QH} over \textbf{HPE} except, of |
There is no penalty in implementing \textbf{QH} over \textbf{HPE} except, of |
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| 1072 |
The mixing terms for the temperature and salinity equations have a similar |
The mixing terms for the temperature and salinity equations have a similar |
| 1073 |
form to that of momentum except that the diffusion tensor can be |
form to that of momentum except that the diffusion tensor can be |
| 1074 |
non-diagonal and have varying coefficients. $\qquad $ |
non-diagonal and have varying coefficients. |
| 1075 |
\begin{equation} |
\begin{equation} |
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D_{T,S}=\nabla .[\underline{\underline{K}}\nabla (T,S)]+K_{4}\nabla |
D_{T,S}=\nabla .[\underline{\underline{K}}\nabla (T,S)]+K_{4}\nabla |
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_{h}^{4}(T,S) \label{eq:diffusion} |
_{h}^{4}(T,S) \label{eq:diffusion} |
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| 1098 |
\subsection{Vector invariant form} |
\subsection{Vector invariant form} |
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For some purposes it is advantageous to write momentum advection in eq(\ref |
For some purposes it is advantageous to write momentum advection in |
| 1101 |
{eq:horizontal_mtm}) and (\ref{eq:vertical_mtm}) in the (so-called) `vector invariant' form: |
eq(\ref {eq:horizontal_mtm}) and (\ref{eq:vertical_mtm}) in the |
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(so-called) `vector invariant' form: |
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\begin{equation} |
\begin{equation} |
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\frac{D\vec{\mathbf{v}}}{Dt}=\frac{\partial \vec{\mathbf{v}}}{\partial t} |
\frac{D\vec{\mathbf{v}}}{Dt}=\frac{\partial \vec{\mathbf{v}}}{\partial t} |
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Tangent linear and adjoint counterparts of the forward model are described |
Tangent linear and adjoint counterparts of the forward model are described |
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in Chapter 5. |
in Chapter 5. |
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\section{Appendix ATMOSPHERE} |
\section{Appendix ATMOSPHERE} |
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| 1125 |
\subsection{Hydrostatic Primitive Equations for the Atmosphere in pressure |
\subsection{Hydrostatic Primitive Equations for the Atmosphere in pressure |
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c_{v}\frac{DT}{Dt}+p\frac{D\alpha }{Dt} &=&\mathcal{Q} \label{eq:atmos-heat} |
c_{v}\frac{DT}{Dt}+p\frac{D\alpha }{Dt} &=&\mathcal{Q} \label{eq:atmos-heat} |
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\end{eqnarray} |
\end{eqnarray} |
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where $\vec{\mathbf{v}}_{h}=(u,v,0)$ is the `horizontal' (on pressure |
where $\vec{\mathbf{v}}_{h}=(u,v,0)$ is the `horizontal' (on pressure |
| 1142 |
surfaces) component of velocity,$\frac{D}{Dt}=\vec{\mathbf{v}}_{h}\cdot |
surfaces) component of velocity, $\frac{D}{Dt}=\frac{\partial}{\partial t} |
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\mathbf{\nabla }_{p}+\omega \frac{\partial }{\partial p}$ is the total |
+\vec{\mathbf{v}}_{h}\cdot \mathbf{\nabla }_{p}+\omega \frac{\partial }{\partial p}$ |
| 1144 |
derivative, $f=2\Omega \sin \varphi$ is the Coriolis parameter, $\phi =gz$ is |
is the total derivative, $f=2\Omega \sin \varphi$ is the Coriolis parameter, |
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the geopotential, $\alpha =1/\rho $ is the specific volume, $\omega =\frac{Dp |
$\phi =gz$ is the geopotential, $\alpha =1/\rho $ is the specific volume, |
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}{Dt}$ is the vertical velocity in the $p-$coordinate. Equation(\ref |
$\omega =\frac{Dp }{Dt}$ is the vertical velocity in the $p-$coordinate. |
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{eq:atmos-heat}) is the first law of thermodynamics where internal energy $ |
Equation(\ref {eq:atmos-heat}) is the first law of thermodynamics where internal |
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e=c_{v}T$, $T$ is temperature, $Q$ is the rate of heating per unit mass and $ |
energy $e=c_{v}T$, $T$ is temperature, $Q$ is the rate of heating per unit mass |
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p\frac{D\alpha }{Dt}$ is the work done by the fluid in compressing. |
and $p\frac{D\alpha }{Dt}$ is the work done by the fluid in compressing. |
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It is convenient to cast the heat equation in terms of potential temperature |
It is convenient to cast the heat equation in terms of potential temperature |
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$\theta $ so that it looks more like a generic conservation law. |
$\theta $ so that it looks more like a generic conservation law. |
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surface ($\phi $ is imposed and $\omega \neq 0$). |
surface ($\phi $ is imposed and $\omega \neq 0$). |
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\subsubsection{Splitting the geo-potential} |
\subsubsection{Splitting the geo-potential} |
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\label{sec:hpe-p-geo-potential-split} |
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For the purposes of initialization and reducing round-off errors, the model |
For the purposes of initialization and reducing round-off errors, the model |
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deals with perturbations from reference (or ``standard'') profiles. For |
deals with perturbations from reference (or ``standard'') profiles. For |
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The final form of the HPE's in p coordinates is then: |
The final form of the HPE's in p coordinates is then: |
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\begin{eqnarray} |
\begin{eqnarray} |
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\frac{D\vec{\mathbf{v}}_{h}}{Dt}+f\hat{\mathbf{k}}\times \vec{\mathbf{v}} |
\frac{D\vec{\mathbf{v}}_{h}}{Dt}+f\hat{\mathbf{k}}\times \vec{\mathbf{v}} |
| 1240 |
_{h}+\mathbf{\nabla }_{p}\phi ^{\prime } &=&\vec{\mathbf{\mathcal{F}}} \label{eq:atmos-prime} \\ |
_{h}+\mathbf{\nabla }_{p}\phi ^{\prime } &=&\vec{\mathbf{\mathcal{F}}} |
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\label{eq:atmos-prime} \\ |
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\frac{\partial \phi ^{\prime }}{\partial p}+\alpha ^{\prime } &=&0 \\ |
\frac{\partial \phi ^{\prime }}{\partial p}+\alpha ^{\prime } &=&0 \\ |
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\mathbf{\nabla }_{p}\cdot \vec{\mathbf{v}}_{h}+\frac{\partial \omega }{ |
\mathbf{\nabla }_{p}\cdot \vec{\mathbf{v}}_{h}+\frac{\partial \omega }{ |
| 1244 |
\partial p} &=&0 \\ |
\partial p} &=&0 \\ |
| 1246 |
\frac{D\theta }{Dt} &=&\frac{\mathcal{Q}}{\Pi } |
\frac{D\theta }{Dt} &=&\frac{\mathcal{Q}}{\Pi } |
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\end{eqnarray} |
\end{eqnarray} |
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\section{Appendix OCEAN} |
\section{Appendix OCEAN} |
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| 1251 |
\subsection{Equations of motion for the ocean} |
\subsection{Equations of motion for the ocean} |
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_{\theta ,S}\frac{Dp}{Dt} \label{EOSexpansion} |
_{\theta ,S}\frac{Dp}{Dt} \label{EOSexpansion} |
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\end{equation} |
\end{equation} |
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Note that $\frac{\partial \rho }{\partial p}=\frac{1}{c_{s}^{2}}$ is the |
Note that $\frac{\partial \rho }{\partial p}=\frac{1}{c_{s}^{2}}$ is |
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reciprocal of the sound speed ($c_{s}$) squared. Substituting into \ref{eq-zns-cont} gives: |
the reciprocal of the sound speed ($c_{s}$) squared. Substituting into |
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\ref{eq-zns-cont} gives: |
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\begin{equation} |
\begin{equation} |
| 1288 |
\frac{1}{\rho c_{s}^{2}}\frac{Dp}{Dt}+\mathbf{\nabla }_{z}\cdot \vec{\mathbf{ |
\frac{1}{\rho c_{s}^{2}}\frac{Dp}{Dt}+\mathbf{\nabla }_{z}\cdot \vec{\mathbf{ |
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v}}+\partial _{z}w\approx 0 \label{eq-zns-pressure} |
v}}+\partial _{z}w\approx 0 \label{eq-zns-pressure} |
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_{nh}=0$ form of these equations that are used throughout the ocean modeling |
_{nh}=0$ form of these equations that are used throughout the ocean modeling |
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community and referred to as the primitive equations (HPE). |
community and referred to as the primitive equations (HPE). |
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\section{Appendix:OPERATORS} |
\section{Appendix:OPERATORS} |
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\subsection{Coordinate systems} |
\subsection{Coordinate systems} |
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\end{equation*} |
\end{equation*} |
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\begin{equation*} |
\begin{equation*} |
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v=r\frac{D\varphi }{Dt}\qquad |
v=r\frac{D\varphi }{Dt} |
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\end{equation*} |
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\begin{equation*} |
\begin{equation*} |
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\dot{r}=\frac{Dr}{Dt} |
\dot{r}=\frac{Dr}{Dt} |
| 1485 |
distance of the particle from the center of the earth, $\Omega $ is the |
distance of the particle from the center of the earth, $\Omega $ is the |
| 1486 |
angular speed of rotation of the Earth and $D/Dt$ is the total derivative. |
angular speed of rotation of the Earth and $D/Dt$ is the total derivative. |
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The `grad' ($\nabla $) and `div' ($\nabla $.) operators are defined by, in |
The `grad' ($\nabla $) and `div' ($\nabla\cdot$) operators are defined by, in |
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spherical coordinates: |
spherical coordinates: |
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\begin{equation*} |
\begin{equation*} |
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\end{equation*} |
\end{equation*} |
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| 1497 |
\begin{equation*} |
\begin{equation*} |
| 1498 |
\nabla .v\equiv \frac{1}{r\cos \varphi }\left\{ \frac{\partial u}{\partial |
\nabla\cdot v\equiv \frac{1}{r\cos \varphi }\left\{ \frac{\partial u}{\partial |
| 1499 |
\lambda }+\frac{\partial }{\partial \varphi }\left( v\cos \varphi \right) \right\} |
\lambda }+\frac{\partial }{\partial \varphi }\left( v\cos \varphi \right) \right\} |
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+\frac{1}{r^{2}}\frac{\partial \left( r^{2}\dot{r}\right) }{\partial r} |
+\frac{1}{r^{2}}\frac{\partial \left( r^{2}\dot{r}\right) }{\partial r} |
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\end{equation*} |
\end{equation*} |