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\section{Introduction} |
This document provides the reader with the information necessary to |
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carry out numerical experiments using MITgcm. It gives a comprehensive |
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 |
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 |
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 |
both process and general circulation studies of the atmosphere and ocean are |
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MITgcm has a number of novel aspects: |
MITgcm has a number of novel aspects: |
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\item it can be used to study both atmospheric and oceanic phenomena; one |
\item it can be used to study both atmospheric and oceanic phenomena; one |
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hydrodynamical kernel is used to drive forward both atmospheric and oceanic |
hydrodynamical kernel is used to drive forward both atmospheric and oceanic |
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models - see fig |
models - see fig \ref{fig:onemodel} |
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\item it has a non-hydrostatic capability and so can be used to study both |
\item it has a non-hydrostatic capability and so can be used to study both |
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small-scale and large scale processes - see fig |
small-scale and large scale processes - see fig \ref{fig:all-scales} |
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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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discretization and support for the treatment of irregular geometries using |
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orthogonal curvilinear grids and shaved cells - see fig |
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Key publications reporting on and charting the development of the model are |
Key publications reporting on and charting the development of the model are |
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listed in an Appendix. |
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Hill, C. and J. Marshall, (1995) |
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Application of a Parallel Navier-Stokes Model to Ocean Circulation in |
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Marshall, J., C. Hill, L. Perelman, and A. Adcroft, (1997) |
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Marshall, J., A. Adcroft, C. Hill, L. Perelman, and C. Heisey, (1997) |
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A finite-volume, incompressible Navier Stokes model for studies of the ocean |
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Adcroft, A.J., Hill, C.N. and J. Marshall, (1997) |
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Marshall, J., Jones, H. and C. Hill, (1998) |
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Efficient ocean modeling using non-hydrostatic algorithms |
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Hill, C, Adcroft,A., Jamous,D., and J. Marshall, (1999) |
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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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The MITgcm has been designed and used to model a wide range of phenomena, |
The 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 fig.2\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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of them here. A more detailed description of the underlying formulation, |
of them here. A more detailed description of the underlying formulation, |
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numerical algorithm and implementation that lie behind these calculations is |
numerical algorithm and implementation that lie behind these calculations is |
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given later. Indeed many of the illustrative examples shown below can be |
given later. Indeed many of the illustrative examples shown below can be |
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easily reproduced: simply download the model (the minimum you need is a PC |
easily reproduced: simply download the model (the minimum you need is a PC |
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running linux, together with a FORTRAN\ 77 compiler) and follow the examples |
running Linux, together with a FORTRAN\ 77 compiler) and follow the examples |
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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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Fig.E1a.\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 |
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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 |
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As described in Adcroft (2001), a `cubed sphere' is used to discretize the |
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globe permitting a uniform gridding and obviated the need to fourier filter. |
globe permitting a uniform griding and obviated the need to Fourier filter. |
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The `vector-invariant' form of MITgcm supports any orthogonal curvilinear |
The `vector-invariant' form of MITgcm supports any orthogonal curvilinear |
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grid, of which the cubed sphere is just one of many choices. |
grid, of which the cubed sphere is just one of many choices. |
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Fig.E1b shows the 5-year mean, zonally averaged potential temperature, zonal |
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wind and meridional overturning streamfunction from a 20-level version of |
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the model. It compares favorable with more conventional spatial |
the model. It compares favorable with more conventional spatial |
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discretization approaches. |
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Baroclinic instability is a ubiquitous process in the ocean, as well as the |
Baroclinic instability is a ubiquitous process in the ocean, as well as the |
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atmosphere. Ocean eddies play an important role in modifying 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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Fig. ?.? shows the surface temperature and velocity field obtained from |
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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 cold |
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eddies can be clearly been seen in the Gulf Stream region. The transport of |
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\subsection{Global ocean circulation} |
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Fig.E2a shows the pattern of ocean currents at the surface of a 4$^{\circ }$ |
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represent topography on a regular $lat-lon$ grid extending from 70$^{\circ |
represent topography on a regular $lat-lon$ grid extending from 70$^{\circ |
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}N $ to 70$^{\circ }S$. The model is driven using monthly-mean winds with |
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transfer properties of ocean eddies, convection and mixing is parameterized |
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Dense plumes generated by localized cooling on the continental shelf of the |
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mechanism for moving dense fluid down the shelf is then through geostrophic |
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trigger convection by surface cooling. The cold, dense water falls down the |
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slope but is deflected along the slope by rotation. It is found that |
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The unique ability of MITgcm to treat non-hydrostatic dynamics in the |
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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dynamics and mixing in oceanic canyons and ridges driven by large amplitude |
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conditions on the left.\ They propagate to the sloping boundary (represented |
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using MITgcm's finite volume spatial discretization) where they break under |
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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, Fig.E4 maps the |
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gradient $\frac{\partial J}{\partial \mathcal{H}}$where $J$ is the magnitude |
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of deep water for the thermohaline circulations. This calculation also |
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ocean circulation. An appropriately defined `cost function', which measures |
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the departure of the model from observations (both remotely sensed and |
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insitu) 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 |
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etc. Figure ?.? shows an estimate of the time-mean surface elevation of the |
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in-situ observations over the period 1992-1997. |
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MITgcm is being used to study global biogeochemical cycles in the ocean. For |
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example one can study the effects of interannual changes in meteorological |
example one can study the effects of interannual changes in meteorological |
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forcing and upper ocean circulation on the fluxes of carbon dioxide and |
forcing and upper ocean circulation on the fluxes of carbon dioxide and |
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oxygen between the ocean and atmosphere. The figure shows the annual air-sea |
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flux of oxygen and its relation to density outcrops in the southern oceans |
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Figure ?.? shows MITgcm being used to simulate a laboratory experiment |
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enquiring 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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free surface by a rotating heated disk. The combined action of mechanical |
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respective fluids - see fig.4 |
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vertical coordinate `$r$' is interpreted as pressure, $p$, if we are |
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depend on $\theta $, $S$, and $p$. The equations that govern the evolution |
depend on $\theta $, $S$, and $p$. The equations that govern the evolution |
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of these fields, obtained by applying the laws of classical mechanics and |
of these fields, obtained by applying the laws of classical mechanics and |
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thermodynamics to a Boussinesq, Navier-Stokes fluid are, written in terms of |
thermodynamics to a Boussinesq, Navier-Stokes fluid are, written in terms of |
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a generic vertical coordinate, $r$, see fig.5 |
a generic vertical coordinate, $r$, so that the appropriate |
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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} |
\text{ horizontal mtm} \label{eq:horizontal_mtm} |
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\frac{D\dot{r}}{Dt}+\widehat{k}\cdot \left( 2\vec{\Omega}\times \vec{\mathbf{ |
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v}}\right) +\frac{\partial \phi }{\partial r}+b=\mathcal{F}_{\dot{r}}\text{ |
v}}\right) +\frac{\partial \phi }{\partial r}+b=\mathcal{F}_{\dot{r}}\text{ |
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vertical mtm} \label{eq:vertical_mtm} |
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\begin{equation} |
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\mathbf{\nabla }_{h}\cdot \vec{\mathbf{v}}_{h}+\frac{\partial \dot{r}}{ |
\mathbf{\nabla }_{h}\cdot \vec{\mathbf{v}}_{h}+\frac{\partial \dot{r}}{ |
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\partial r}=0\text{ continuity} \label{eq:continuous} |
\partial r}=0\text{ continuity} \label{eq:continuity} |
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\begin{equation} |
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b=b(\theta ,S,r)\text{ equation of state} |
b=b(\theta ,S,r)\text{ equation of state} \label{eq:equation_of_state} |
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\begin{equation*} |
\begin{equation} |
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\frac{D\theta }{Dt}=\mathcal{Q}_{\theta }\text{ potential temperature} |
\frac{D\theta }{Dt}=\mathcal{Q}_{\theta }\text{ potential temperature} |
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\end{equation*} |
\label{eq:potential_temperature} |
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\begin{equation*} |
\begin{equation} |
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\frac{DS}{Dt}=\mathcal{Q}_{S}\text{ humidity/salinity} |
\frac{DS}{Dt}=\mathcal{Q}_{S}\text{ humidity/salinity} |
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Here: |
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The $\mathcal{F}^{\prime }s$ and $\mathcal{Q}^{\prime }s$ are provided by |
The $\mathcal{F}^{\prime }s$ and $\mathcal{Q}^{\prime }s$ are provided by |
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extensive `physics' packages for atmosphere and ocean described in Chapter 6. |
`physics' and forcing packages for atmosphere and ocean. These are described |
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\subsection{Kinematic Boundary conditions} |
\subsection{Kinematic Boundary conditions} |
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\subsubsection{vertical} |
\subsubsection{vertical} |
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at fixed and moving $r$ surfaces we set (see fig.5): |
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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(oceansurface,bottomoftheatmosphere)} \label{eq:movingbc} |
(ocean surface,bottom of the atmosphere)} \label{eq:movingbc} |
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\end{equation} |
\end{equation} |
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Here |
Here |
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\subsection{Atmosphere} |
\subsection{Atmosphere} |
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In the atmosphere, see fig.5, we interpret: |
In the atmosphere, (see figure \ref{fig:zandp-vert-coord}), we interpret: |
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\begin{equation} |
\begin{equation} |
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r=p\text{ is the pressure} \label{eq:atmos-r} |
r=p\text{ is the pressure} \label{eq:atmos-r} |
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atmosphere)} \label{eq:moving-bc-atmos} |
atmosphere)} \label{eq:moving-bc-atmos} |
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\end{eqnarray} |
\end{eqnarray} |
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Then the (hydrostatic form of) eq(\ref{eq:continuous}) yields a consistent |
Then the (hydrostatic form of) equations (\ref{eq:horizontal_mtm}-\ref{eq:humidity_salt}) |
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set of atmospheric equations which, for convenience, are written out in $p$ |
yields a consistent set of atmospheric equations which, for convenience, are written out in $p$ |
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coordinates in Appendix Atmosphere - see eqs(\ref{eq:atmos-prime}). |
coordinates in Appendix Atmosphere - see eqs(\ref{eq:atmos-prime}). |
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\subsection{Ocean} |
\subsection{Ocean} |
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\end{eqnarray} |
\end{eqnarray} |
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where $\eta $ is the elevation of the free surface. |
where $\eta $ is the elevation of the free surface. |
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Then eq(\ref{eq:continuous}) yields a consistent set of oceanic equations |
Then equations (\ref{eq:horizontal_mtm}-\ref{eq:humidity_salt}) yield a consistent set |
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of oceanic equations |
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which, for convenience, are written out in $z$ coordinates in Appendix Ocean |
which, for convenience, are written out in $z$ coordinates in Appendix Ocean |
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- see eqs(\ref{eq:ocean-mom}) to (\ref{eq:ocean-salt}). |
- see eqs(\ref{eq:ocean-mom}) to (\ref{eq:ocean-salt}). |
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\subsection{Hydrostatic, Quasi-hydrostatic, Quasi-nonhydrostatic and |
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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) |
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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{incompressible}a,b) 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 |
\frac{\partial \vec{\mathbf{v}_{h}}}{\partial t}+\mathbf{\nabla }_{h}\phi |
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\left. |
\left. |
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\begin{tabular}{l} |
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$G_{u}=-\vec{\mathbf{v}}.\nabla u$ \\ |
$G_{u}=-\vec{\mathbf{v}}.\nabla u$ \\ |
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$-\left\{ \underline{\frac{u\dot{r}}{{r}}}-\frac{uv\tan lat}{{r}}\right\} $ |
$-\left\{ \underline{\frac{u\dot{r}}{{r}}}-\frac{uv\tan \varphi}{{r}}\right\} $ |
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$-\left\{ -2\Omega v\sin lat+\underline{2\Omega \dot{r}\cos lat}\right\} $ |
$-\left\{ -2\Omega v\sin \varphi+\underline{2\Omega \dot{r}\cos \varphi}\right\} $ |
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$+\mathcal{F}_{u}$ |
$+\mathcal{F}_{u}$ |
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\left. |
\left. |
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\begin{tabular}{l} |
\begin{tabular}{l} |
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$G_{v}=-\vec{\mathbf{v}}.\nabla v$ \\ |
$G_{v}=-\vec{\mathbf{v}}.\nabla v$ \\ |
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$-\left\{ \underline{\frac{v\dot{r}}{{r}}}-\frac{u^{2}\tan lat}{{r}}\right\} |
$-\left\{ \underline{\frac{v\dot{r}}{{r}}}-\frac{u^{2}\tan \varphi}{{r}}\right\} |
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$ \\ |
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$-\left\{ -2\Omega u\sin lat\right\} $ \\ |
$-\left\{ -2\Omega u\sin \varphi \right\} $ \\ |
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$+\mathcal{F}_{v}$ |
$+\mathcal{F}_{v}$ |
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\begin{tabular}{l} |
\begin{tabular}{l} |
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$G_{\dot{r}}=-\underline{\underline{\vec{\mathbf{v}}.\nabla \dot{r}}}$ \\ |
$G_{\dot{r}}=-\underline{\underline{\vec{\mathbf{v}}.\nabla \dot{r}}}$ \\ |
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$+\left\{ \underline{\frac{u^{_{^{2}}}+v^{2}}{{r}}}\right\} $ \\ |
$+\left\{ \underline{\frac{u^{_{^{2}}}+v^{2}}{{r}}}\right\} $ \\ |
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${+}\underline{{2\Omega u\cos lat}}$ \\ |
${+}\underline{{2\Omega u\cos \varphi}}$ \\ |
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$\underline{\underline{\mathcal{F}_{\dot{r}}}}$ |
$\underline{\underline{\mathcal{F}_{\dot{r}}}}$ |
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\ \right\} \left\{ |
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\end{equation} |
\end{equation} |
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\qquad \qquad \qquad \qquad \qquad |
\qquad \qquad \qquad \qquad \qquad |
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In the above `${r}$' is the distance from the center of the earth and `$lat$ |
In the above `${r}$' is the distance from the center of the earth and `$\varphi$ |
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' is latitude. |
' is latitude. |
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Grad and div operators in spherical coordinates are defined in appendix |
Grad and div operators in spherical coordinates are defined in appendix |
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OPERATORS. |
OPERATORS. |
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the radius of the earth. |
the radius of the earth. |
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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} |
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These are discussed at length in Marshall et al (1997a). |
These are discussed at length in Marshall et al (1997a). |
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In the `quasi-hydrostatic' equations (\textbf{QH)} strict balance between |
In the `quasi-hydrostatic' equations (\textbf{QH)} strict balance between |
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gravity and vertical pressure gradients is not imposed. The $2\Omega u\cos |
gravity and vertical pressure gradients is not imposed. The $2\Omega u\cos |
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\phi $ Coriolis term are not neglected and are balanced by a non-hydrostatic |
\varphi $ Coriolis term are not neglected and are balanced by a non-hydrostatic |
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contribution to the pressure field: only the terms underlined twice in Eqs. ( |
contribution to the pressure field: only the terms underlined twice in Eqs. ( |
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\ref{eq:gu-speherical}$\rightarrow $\ \ref{eq:gw-spherical}) are set to zero |
\ref{eq:gu-speherical}$\rightarrow $\ \ref{eq:gw-spherical}) are set to zero |
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and, simultaneously, the shallow atmosphere approximation is relaxed. In |
and, simultaneously, the shallow atmosphere approximation is relaxed. In |
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vertical momentum equation (\ref{eq:mom-w}) becomes: |
vertical momentum equation (\ref{eq:mom-w}) becomes: |
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\begin{equation*} |
\begin{equation*} |
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\frac{\partial \phi _{nh}}{\partial r}=2\Omega u\cos lat |
\frac{\partial \phi _{nh}}{\partial r}=2\Omega u\cos \varphi |
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\end{equation*} |
\end{equation*} |
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making a small correction to the hydrostatic pressure. |
making a small correction to the hydrostatic pressure. |
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three dimensional elliptic equation must be solved subject to Neumann |
three dimensional elliptic equation must be solved subject to Neumann |
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boundary conditions (see below). It is important to note that use of the |
boundary conditions (see below). It is important to note that use of the |
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full \textbf{NH} does not admit any new `fast' waves in to the system - the |
full \textbf{NH} does not admit any new `fast' waves in to the system - the |
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incompressible condition eq(\ref{eq:continuous})c has already filtered out |
incompressible condition eq(\ref{eq:continuity}) has already filtered out |
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acoustic modes. It does, however, ensure that the gravity waves are treated |
acoustic modes. It does, however, ensure that the gravity waves are treated |
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accurately with an exact dispersion relation. The \textbf{NH} set has a |
accurately with an exact dispersion relation. The \textbf{NH} set has a |
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complete angular momentum principle and consistent energetics - see White |
complete angular momentum principle and consistent energetics - see White |
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\subsection{Solution strategy} |
\subsection{Solution strategy} |
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The method of solution employed in the \textbf{HPE}, \textbf{QH} and \textbf{ |
The method of solution employed in the \textbf{HPE}, \textbf{QH} and \textbf{ |
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NH} models is summarized in Fig.7. |
NH} models is summarized in Figure \ref{fig:solution-strategy}. |
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Under all dynamics, a 2-d elliptic equation is |
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first solved to find the surface pressure and the hydrostatic pressure at |
first solved to find the surface pressure and the hydrostatic pressure at |
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any level computed from the weight of fluid above. Under \textbf{HPE} and |
any level computed from the weight of fluid above. Under \textbf{HPE} and |
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\textbf{QH} dynamics, the horizontal momentum equations are then stepped |
\textbf{QH} dynamics, the horizontal momentum equations are then stepped |
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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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course, some complication that goes with the inclusion of $\cos \phi \ $ |
course, some complication that goes with the inclusion of $\cos \varphi \ $ |
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Coriolis terms and the relaxation of the shallow atmosphere approximation. |
Coriolis terms and the relaxation of the shallow atmosphere approximation. |
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But this leads to negligible increase in computation. In \textbf{NH}, in |
But this leads to negligible increase in computation. In \textbf{NH}, in |
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contrast, one additional elliptic equation - a three-dimensional one - must |
contrast, one additional elliptic equation - a three-dimensional one - must |
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hydrostatic limit, is as computationally economic as the \textbf{HPEs}. |
hydrostatic limit, is as computationally economic as the \textbf{HPEs}. |
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\subsection{Finding the pressure field} |
\subsection{Finding the pressure field} |
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Unlike the prognostic variables $u$, $v$, $w$, $\theta $ and $S$, the |
Unlike the prognostic variables $u$, $v$, $w$, $\theta $ and $S$, the |
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pressure field must be obtained diagnostically. We proceed, as before, by |
pressure field must be obtained diagnostically. We proceed, as before, by |
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\subsubsection{Surface pressure} |
\subsubsection{Surface pressure} |
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The surface pressure equation can be obtained by integrating continuity, ( |
The surface pressure equation can be obtained by integrating continuity, |
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\ref{eq:continuous})c, vertically from $r=R_{fixed}$ to $r=R_{moving}$ |
(\ref{eq:continuity}), vertically from $r=R_{fixed}$ to $r=R_{moving}$ |
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\begin{equation*} |
\begin{equation*} |
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\int_{R_{fixed}}^{R_{moving}}\left( \mathbf{\nabla }_{h}\cdot \vec{\mathbf{v} |
\int_{R_{fixed}}^{R_{moving}}\left( \mathbf{\nabla }_{h}\cdot \vec{\mathbf{v} |
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where we have incorporated a source term. |
where we have incorporated a source term. |
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Whether $\phi $ is pressure (ocean model, $p/\rho _{c}$) or geopotential |
Whether $\phi $ is pressure (ocean model, $p/\rho _{c}$) or geopotential |
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(atmospheric model), in (\ref{mtm-split}), the horizontal gradient term can |
(atmospheric model), in (\ref{eq:mom-h}), the horizontal gradient term can |
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be written |
be written |
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\begin{equation} |
\begin{equation} |
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\mathbf{\nabla }_{h}\phi _{s}=\mathbf{\nabla }_{h}\left( b_{s}\eta \right) |
\mathbf{\nabla }_{h}\phi _{s}=\mathbf{\nabla }_{h}\left( b_{s}\eta \right) |
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\end{equation} |
\end{equation} |
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where $b_{s}$ is the buoyancy at the surface. |
where $b_{s}$ is the buoyancy at the surface. |
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In the hydrostatic limit ($\epsilon _{nh}=0$), Eqs(\ref{eq:mom-h}), (\ref |
In the hydrostatic limit ($\epsilon _{nh}=0$), equations (\ref{eq:mom-h}), (\ref |
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{eq:free-surface}) and (\ref{eq:phi-surf}) can be solved by inverting a 2-d |
{eq:free-surface}) and (\ref{eq:phi-surf}) can be solved by inverting a 2-d |
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elliptic equation for $\phi _{s}$ as described in Chapter 2. Both `free |
elliptic equation for $\phi _{s}$ as described in Chapter 2. Both `free |
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surface' and `rigid lid' approaches are available. |
surface' and `rigid lid' approaches are available. |
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\subsubsection{Non-hydrostatic pressure} |
\subsubsection{Non-hydrostatic pressure} |
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Taking the horizontal divergence of (\ref{hor-mtm}) and adding $\frac{ |
Taking the horizontal divergence of (\ref{eq:mom-h}) and adding |
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\partial }{\partial r}$ of (\ref{vertmtm}), invoking the continuity equation |
$\frac{\partial }{\partial r}$ of (\ref{eq:mom-w}), invoking the continuity equation |
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(\ref{incompressible}), we deduce that: |
(\ref{eq:continuity}), we deduce that: |
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\begin{equation} |
\begin{equation} |
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\nabla _{3}^{2}\phi _{nh}=\nabla .\vec{\mathbf{G}}_{\vec{v}}-\left( \mathbf{ |
\nabla _{3}^{2}\phi _{nh}=\nabla .\vec{\mathbf{G}}_{\vec{v}}-\left( \mathbf{ |
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depending on the form chosen for the dissipative terms in the momentum |
depending on the form chosen for the dissipative terms in the momentum |
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equations - see below. |
equations - see below. |
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Eq.(\ref{nonormalflow}) implies, making use of (\ref{mtm-split}), that: |
Eq.(\ref{nonormalflow}) implies, making use of (\ref{eq:mom-h}), that: |
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\begin{equation} |
\begin{equation} |
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\widehat{n}.\nabla \phi _{nh}=\widehat{n}.\vec{\mathbf{F}} |
\widehat{n}.\nabla \phi _{nh}=\widehat{n}.\vec{\mathbf{F}} |
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converges rapidly because $\phi _{nh}\ $is then only a small correction to |
converges rapidly because $\phi _{nh}\ $is then only a small correction to |
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the hydrostatic pressure field (see the discussion in Marshall et al, a,b). |
the hydrostatic pressure field (see the discussion in Marshall et al, a,b). |
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The solution $\phi _{nh}\ $to (\ref{eq:3d-invert}) and (\ref{homneuman}) |
The solution $\phi _{nh}\ $to (\ref{eq:3d-invert}) and (\ref{eq:inhom-neumann-nh}) |
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does not vanish at $r=R_{moving}$, and so refines the pressure there. |
does not vanish at $r=R_{moving}$, and so refines the pressure there. |
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\subsection{Forcing/dissipation} |
\subsection{Forcing/dissipation} |
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\subsubsection{Forcing} |
\subsubsection{Forcing} |
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The forcing terms $\mathcal{F}$ on the rhs of the equations are provided by |
The forcing terms $\mathcal{F}$ on the rhs of the equations are provided by |
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`physics packages' described in detail in chapter ??. |
`physics packages' and forcing packages. These are described later on. |
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\subsubsection{Dissipation} |
\subsubsection{Dissipation} |
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\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 eq(\ref |
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{hor-mtm}) and (\ref{vertmtm}) in the (so-called) `vector invariant' form: |
{eq:horizontal_mtm}) and (\ref{eq:vertical_mtm}) in the (so-called) `vector invariant' form: |
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\begin{equation} |
\begin{equation} |
1103 |
\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} |
1115 |
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1116 |
\subsection{Adjoint} |
\subsection{Adjoint} |
1117 |
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1118 |
Tangent linear and adjoint counterparts of the forward model and described |
Tangent linear and adjoint counterparts of the forward model are described |
1119 |
in Chapter 5. |
in Chapter 5. |
1120 |
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1121 |
% $Header$ |
% $Header$ |
1142 |
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 |
1143 |
surfaces) component of velocity,$\frac{D}{Dt}=\vec{\mathbf{v}}_{h}\cdot |
surfaces) component of velocity,$\frac{D}{Dt}=\vec{\mathbf{v}}_{h}\cdot |
1144 |
\mathbf{\nabla }_{p}+\omega \frac{\partial }{\partial p}$ is the total |
\mathbf{\nabla }_{p}+\omega \frac{\partial }{\partial p}$ is the total |
1145 |
derivative, $f=2\Omega \sin lat$ is the Coriolis parameter, $\phi =gz$ is |
derivative, $f=2\Omega \sin \varphi$ is the Coriolis parameter, $\phi =gz$ is |
1146 |
the geopotential, $\alpha =1/\rho $ is the specific volume, $\omega =\frac{Dp |
the geopotential, $\alpha =1/\rho $ is the specific volume, $\omega =\frac{Dp |
1147 |
}{Dt}$ is the vertical velocity in the $p-$coordinate. Equation(\ref |
}{Dt}$ is the vertical velocity in the $p-$coordinate. Equation(\ref |
1148 |
{eq:atmos-heat}) is the first law of thermodynamics where internal energy $ |
{eq:atmos-heat}) is the first law of thermodynamics where internal energy $ |
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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: |
1238 |
\begin{eqnarray} |
\begin{eqnarray} |
1239 |
\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}}} \\ |
_{h}+\mathbf{\nabla }_{p}\phi ^{\prime } &=&\vec{\mathbf{\mathcal{F}}} \label{eq:atmos-prime} \\ |
1241 |
\frac{\partial \phi ^{\prime }}{\partial p}+\alpha ^{\prime } &=&0 \\ |
\frac{\partial \phi ^{\prime }}{\partial p}+\alpha ^{\prime } &=&0 \\ |
1242 |
\mathbf{\nabla }_{p}\cdot \vec{\mathbf{v}}_{h}+\frac{\partial \omega }{ |
\mathbf{\nabla }_{p}\cdot \vec{\mathbf{v}}_{h}+\frac{\partial \omega }{ |
1243 |
\partial p} &=&0 \\ |
\partial p} &=&0 \\ |
1244 |
\frac{\partial \Pi }{\partial p}\theta ^{\prime } &=&\alpha ^{\prime } \\ |
\frac{\partial \Pi }{\partial p}\theta ^{\prime } &=&\alpha ^{\prime } \\ |
1245 |
\frac{D\theta }{Dt} &=&\frac{\mathcal{Q}}{\Pi } \label{eq:atmos-prime} |
\frac{D\theta }{Dt} &=&\frac{\mathcal{Q}}{\Pi } |
1246 |
\end{eqnarray} |
\end{eqnarray} |
1247 |
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1248 |
% $Header$ |
% $Header$ |
1261 |
\epsilon _{nh}\frac{Dw}{Dt}+g+\frac{1}{\rho }\frac{\partial p}{\partial z} |
\epsilon _{nh}\frac{Dw}{Dt}+g+\frac{1}{\rho }\frac{\partial p}{\partial z} |
1262 |
&=&\epsilon _{nh}\mathcal{F}_{w} \\ |
&=&\epsilon _{nh}\mathcal{F}_{w} \\ |
1263 |
\frac{1}{\rho }\frac{D\rho }{Dt}+\mathbf{\nabla }_{z}\cdot \vec{\mathbf{v}} |
\frac{1}{\rho }\frac{D\rho }{Dt}+\mathbf{\nabla }_{z}\cdot \vec{\mathbf{v}} |
1264 |
_{h}+\frac{\partial w}{\partial z} &=&0 \\ |
_{h}+\frac{\partial w}{\partial z} &=&0 \label{eq-zns-cont}\\ |
1265 |
\rho &=&\rho (\theta ,S,p) \\ |
\rho &=&\rho (\theta ,S,p) \label{eq-zns-eos}\\ |
1266 |
\frac{D\theta }{Dt} &=&\mathcal{Q}_{\theta } \\ |
\frac{D\theta }{Dt} &=&\mathcal{Q}_{\theta } \label{eq-zns-heat}\\ |
1267 |
\frac{DS}{Dt} &=&\mathcal{Q}_{s} \label{eq:non-boussinesq} |
\frac{DS}{Dt} &=&\mathcal{Q}_{s} \label{eq-zns-salt} |
1268 |
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\label{eq:non-boussinesq} |
1269 |
\end{eqnarray} |
\end{eqnarray} |
1270 |
These equations permit acoustics modes, inertia-gravity waves, |
These equations permit acoustics modes, inertia-gravity waves, |
1271 |
non-hydrostatic motions, a geostrophic (Rossby) mode and a thermo-haline |
non-hydrostatic motions, a geostrophic (Rossby) mode and a thermohaline |
1272 |
mode. As written, they cannot be integrated forward consistently - if we |
mode. As written, they cannot be integrated forward consistently - if we |
1273 |
step $\rho $ forward in (\ref{eq-zns-cont}), the answer will not be |
step $\rho $ forward in (\ref{eq-zns-cont}), the answer will not be |
1274 |
consistent with that obtained by stepping (\ref{eq-zns-heat}) and (\ref |
consistent with that obtained by stepping (\ref{eq-zns-heat}) and (\ref |
1284 |
\end{equation} |
\end{equation} |
1285 |
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1286 |
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 the |
1287 |
reciprocal of the sound speed ($c_{s}$) squared. Substituting into \ref |
reciprocal of the sound speed ($c_{s}$) squared. Substituting into \ref{eq-zns-cont} gives: |
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{eq-zns-cont} gives: |
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1288 |
\begin{equation} |
\begin{equation} |
1289 |
\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{ |
1290 |
v}}+\partial _{z}w\approx 0 \label{eq-zns-pressure} |
v}}+\partial _{z}w\approx 0 \label{eq-zns-pressure} |
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and vertical direction respectively, are given by (see Fig.2) : |
and vertical direction respectively, are given by (see Fig.2) : |
1475 |
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1476 |
\begin{equation*} |
\begin{equation*} |
1477 |
u=r\cos \phi \frac{D\lambda }{Dt} |
u=r\cos \varphi \frac{D\lambda }{Dt} |
1478 |
\end{equation*} |
\end{equation*} |
1479 |
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|
1480 |
\begin{equation*} |
\begin{equation*} |
1481 |
v=r\frac{D\phi }{Dt}\qquad |
v=r\frac{D\varphi }{Dt}\qquad |
1482 |
\end{equation*} |
\end{equation*} |
1483 |
$\qquad \qquad \qquad \qquad $ |
$\qquad \qquad \qquad \qquad $ |
1484 |
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|
1486 |
\dot{r}=\frac{Dr}{Dt} |
\dot{r}=\frac{Dr}{Dt} |
1487 |
\end{equation*} |
\end{equation*} |
1488 |
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1489 |
Here $\phi $ is the latitude, $\lambda $ the longitude, $r$ the radial |
Here $\varphi $ is the latitude, $\lambda $ the longitude, $r$ the radial |
1490 |
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 |
1491 |
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. |
1492 |
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|
1494 |
spherical coordinates: |
spherical coordinates: |
1495 |
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|
1496 |
\begin{equation*} |
\begin{equation*} |
1497 |
\nabla \equiv \left( \frac{1}{r\cos \phi }\frac{\partial }{\partial \lambda } |
\nabla \equiv \left( \frac{1}{r\cos \varphi }\frac{\partial }{\partial \lambda } |
1498 |
,\frac{1}{r}\frac{\partial }{\partial \phi },\frac{\partial }{\partial r} |
,\frac{1}{r}\frac{\partial }{\partial \varphi },\frac{\partial }{\partial r} |
1499 |
\right) |
\right) |
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\end{equation*} |
\end{equation*} |
1501 |
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|
1502 |
\begin{equation*} |
\begin{equation*} |
1503 |
\nabla .v\equiv \frac{1}{r\cos \phi }\left\{ \frac{\partial u}{\partial |
\nabla .v\equiv \frac{1}{r\cos \varphi }\left\{ \frac{\partial u}{\partial |
1504 |
\lambda }+\frac{\partial }{\partial \phi }\left( v\cos \phi \right) \right\} |
\lambda }+\frac{\partial }{\partial \varphi }\left( v\cos \varphi \right) \right\} |
1505 |
+\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} |
1506 |
\end{equation*} |
\end{equation*} |
1507 |
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