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$\chi_{ob}$ (note: passive tracers are currently not implemented and |
$\chi_{ob}$ (note: passive tracers are currently not implemented and |
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the code stops when package \code{ptracers} is used together with this |
the code stops when package \code{ptracers} is used together with this |
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option). Currently, the code vertically averages the normal velocity |
option). Currently, the code vertically averages the normal velocity |
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as specified. From these prescribed values the code computes the |
as specified in \code{OB[E,W]u} or \code{OB[N,S]v}. From these |
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boundary values for the next timestep $n+1$ as follows (as an |
prescribed values the code computes the boundary values for the next |
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example, we use the notation for an eastern or western boundary): |
timestep $n+1$ as follows (as an example, we use the notation for an |
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eastern or western boundary): |
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\begin{itemize} |
\begin{itemize} |
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\item $u^{n+1}(y,z) = \bar{u}_{ob}(y) + u'(y,z)$, where $u_{n}'$ is the |
\item $u^{n+1}(y,z) = \bar{u}_{ob}(y) + (u')^{n}(y,z)$, where $(u')^{n}$ |
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deviation from the vertically averaged velocity one grid point |
is the deviation from the vertically averaged velocity at timestep |
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inward from the boundary. |
$n$ one grid point inward from the boundary. |
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\item If $u^{n+1}$ is directed into the model domain, the boudary |
\item If $u^{n+1}$ is directed into the model domain, the boudary |
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value for tracer $\chi$ is restored to the prescribed values: |
value for tracer $\chi$ is restored to the prescribed values: |
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\[\chi^{n+1} = \chi^{n} + \frac{\Delta{t}}{\tau_\chi} (\chi_{ob} - |
\[\chi^{n+1} = \chi^{n} + \frac{\Delta{t}}{\tau_\chi} (\chi_{ob} - |
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\chi^{n}),\] where $\tau_\chi$ is the relaxation time |
\chi^{n}),\] where $\tau_\chi$ is the relaxation time |
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scale \texttt{T/SrelaxStevens}. |
scale \texttt{T/SrelaxStevens}. The new $\chi^{n+1}$ is then subject |
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\item If $u^{n+1}$ is directed out of the model domain, the tracer is |
to the advection by $u^{n+1}$. |
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advected out of the domain with $u^{n+1}+c$, where $c$ is a phase |
\item If $u^{n+1}$ is directed out of the model domain, the tracer |
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velocity estimated as |
$\chi^{n+1}$ on the boundary at timestep $n+1$ is estimated from |
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$\frac{1}{2}\frac{\partial\chi}{\partial{t}}/\frac{\partial\chi}{\partial{x}}$. |
advection advected out of the domain with $u^{n+1}+c$, where $c$ is |
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a phase velocity estimated as |
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$\frac{1}{2}\frac{\partial\chi}{\partial{t}}/\frac{\partial\chi}{\partial{x}}$. The |
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numerical scheme is (as an example for an eastern boundary): |
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\[\chi_{i,j,k}^{n+1} = \chi_{i,j,k}^{n} + \Delta{t} |
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(u^{n+1}+c)_{i_{b},j,k}\frac{\chi_{i_{b},j,k}^{n} |
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- \chi_{i_{b}-1,j,k}^{n}}{\Delta{x}_{i_{b},j}^{C}}\mbox{, if }u_{i_{b},j,k}^{n+1}>0, |
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\] where $i_{b}$ is the boundary index. |
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For test purposes, the phase velocity contribution or the entire |
For test purposes, the phase velocity contribution or the entire |
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advection can |
advection can be turned off by setting the corresponding parameters |
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be turned off by setting the corresponding parameters |
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\texttt{useStevensPhaseVel} and \texttt{useStevensAdvection} to |
\texttt{useStevensPhaseVel} and \texttt{useStevensAdvection} to |
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\texttt{.FALSE.}.\end{itemize} See \citet{stevens:90} for details. |
\texttt{.FALSE.}.\end{itemize} See \citet{stevens:90} for details. |
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how the net inflow is redistributed as small correction velocities |
how the net inflow is redistributed as small correction velocities |
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between the individual sections. A value ``\code{-1}'' balances an |
between the individual sections. A value ``\code{-1}'' balances an |
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individual boundary, values $>0$ determine the relative size of the |
individual boundary, values $>0$ determine the relative size of the |
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correction. For example, with the values |
correction. For example, the values |
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\begin{tabbing} |
\begin{tabbing} |
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\code{OBCS\_balanceFac\_E}\=\code{ = 1.,} \\ |
\code{OBCS\_balanceFacE}\code{ = 1.,} \\ |
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\code{OBCS\_balanceFac\_W}\>\code{ = -1.,} \\ |
\code{OBCS\_balanceFacW}\code{ = -1.,} \\ |
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\code{OBCS\_balanceFac\_N}\>\code{ = 2.,} \\ |
\code{OBCS\_balanceFacN}\code{ = 2.,} \\ |
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\code{OBCS\_balanceFac\_S}\>\code{ = 0.,} |
\code{OBCS\_balanceFacS}\code{ = 0.,} |
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\end{tabbing} |
\end{tabbing} |
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will make the model |
make the model |
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\begin{itemize} |
\begin{itemize} |
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\item correct Western \code{OBWu} by substracting a uniform velocity to |
\item correct Western \code{OBWu} by substracting a uniform velocity to |
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ensure zero net transport through Western OB |
ensure zero net transport through the Western open boundary; |
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\item correct Eastern and Northern normal flow, with the Northern |
\item correct Eastern and Northern normal flow, with the Northern |
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velocity correction two times larger than Eastern correction, but |
velocity correction two times larger than the Eastern correction, but |
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not the Southern normal flow to ensure that the total inflow through |
\emph{not} the Southern normal flow, to ensure that the total inflow through |
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East, Northern, and Southern OB is balanced |
East, Northern, and Southern open boundary is balanced. |
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\end{itemize} |
\end{itemize} |
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The old method of balancing the net flow for all sections individually |
The old method of balancing the net flow for all sections individually |
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u(y,z) - \int_{\mbox{western boundary}}u\,dy\,dz \approx OBNu(j,k) - \sum_{j,k} |
u(y,z) - \int_{\mbox{western boundary}}u\,dy\,dz \approx OBNu(j,k) - \sum_{j,k} |
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OBNu(j,k) h_{w}(i_{b},j,k)\Delta{y_G(i_{b},j)}\Delta{z(k)}. |
OBNu(j,k) h_{w}(i_{b},j,k)\Delta{y_G(i_{b},j)}\Delta{z(k)}. |
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\] |
\] |
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This also ensures a net total inflow of zero through all boundaries to |
This also ensures a net total inflow of zero through all boundaries, |
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make it a useful flag for preventing infinite sea-level change within |
but this combination of flags is \emph{not} useful if you want to |
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the domain, but this combination of flags is \emph{not} useful if you |
simulate, say, a sector of the Southern Ocean with a strong ACC |
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want to simulate, say, a sector of the Southern Ocean with a strong |
entering through the western and leaving through the eastern boundary, |
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ACC entering through the western and leaving through the eastern |
because the value of ``\code{-1}'' for these flags will make sure that |
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boundary, because the value of ``\code{-1}'' for these flags will make |
the strong inflow is removed. Clearly, gobal balancing with |
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sure that the strong inflow is removed. |
\code{OBCS\_balanceFacE/W/N/S} $\ge0$ is the preferred method. |
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\paragraph{OBCS\_APPLY\_*:} ~ \\ |
\paragraph{OBCS\_APPLY\_*:} ~ \\ |
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~ |
~ |
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where $\chi$ is the model variable (U/V/T/S) in the interior, |
where $\chi$ is the model variable (U/V/T/S) in the interior, |
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$\chi_{BC}$ the boundary value, $L$ the thickness of the sponge layer |
$\chi_{BC}$ the boundary value, $L$ the thickness of the sponge layer |
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(runtime parameter \code{spongeThickness} in number of grid points), |
(runtime parameter \code{spongeThickness} in number of grid points), |
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$\delta{L}\in[0,L]$ ($l\in[0,1]$) the distance from the boundary (also in grid points), and |
$\delta{L}\in[0,L]$ ($\frac{\delta{L}}{L}=l\in[0,1]$) the distance from the boundary (also in grid points), and |
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$\tau_{b}$ (runtime parameters \code{Urelaxobcsbound} and |
$\tau_{b}$ (runtime parameters \code{Urelaxobcsbound} and |
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\code{Vrelaxobcsbound}) and $\tau_{i}$ (runtime parameters |
\code{Vrelaxobcsbound}) and $\tau_{i}$ (runtime parameters |
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\code{Urelaxobcsinner} and \code{Vrelaxobcsinner}) the relaxation time |
\code{Urelaxobcsinner} and \code{Vrelaxobcsinner}) the relaxation time |
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