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\subsubsection{Introduction |
\subsubsection{Introduction |
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\label{sec:pkg:exf:intro}} |
\label{sec:pkg:seaice:intro}} |
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Package ``seaice'' provides a dynamic and thermodynamic interactive |
Package ``seaice'' provides a dynamic and thermodynamic interactive |
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\ref{sec:pkg:seaice:subroutines}. |
\ref{sec:pkg:seaice:subroutines}. |
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Input fields, units and sign conventions are summarized in |
Input fields, units and sign conventions are summarized in |
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Section \ref{sec:pkg:seaice:fields_units}, and available diagnostics |
Section \ref{sec:pkg:seaice:fields_units}, and available diagnostics |
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output is listed in Section \ref{sec:pkg:seaice:fields_diagnostics}. |
output is listed in Section \ref{sec:pkg:seaice:diagnostics}. |
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no additional CPP options are required. |
no additional CPP options are required. |
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\end{itemize} |
\end{itemize} |
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(see Section \ref{sect:buildingCode}). |
(see Section \ref{sec:buildingCode}). |
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Parts of the SEAICE code can be enabled or disabled at compile time |
Parts of the SEAICE code can be enabled or disabled at compile time |
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via CPP preprocessor flags. These options are set in either |
via CPP preprocessor flags. These options are set in either |
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\code{SEAICE\_OPTIONS.h} or in \code{ECCO\_CPPOPTIONS.h}. |
\code{SEAICE\_OPTIONS.h} or in \code{ECCO\_CPPOPTIONS.h}. |
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Table \ref{tab:pkg:seaice:cpp} summarizes these options. |
Table \ref{tab:pkg:seaice:cpp} summarizes these options. |
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\begin{table}[h!] |
\begin{table}[!ht] |
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\centering |
\centering |
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\label{tab:pkg:seaice:cpp} |
\label{tab:pkg:seaice:cpp} |
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{\footnotesize |
{\footnotesize |
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\subsubsection{Run-time parameters |
\subsubsection{Run-time parameters |
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\label{sec:pkg:seaice:runtime}} |
\label{sec:pkg:seaice:runtime}} |
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Run-time parameters are set in files |
Run-time parameters (see Table~\ref{tab:pkg:seaice:runtimeparms}) are set |
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\code{data.pkg} (read in \code{packages\_readparms.F}), |
in files \code{data.pkg} (read in \code{packages\_readparms.F}), and |
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and \code{data.seaice} (read in \code{seaice\_readparms.F}). |
\code{data.seaice} (read in \code{seaice\_readparms.F}). |
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\paragraph{Enabling the package} |
\paragraph{Enabling the package} |
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Table~\ref{tab:pkg:seaice:runtimeparms} lists most run-time parameters. |
Table~\ref{tab:pkg:seaice:runtimeparms} lists most run-time parameters. |
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\input{part6/seaice-parms.tex} |
\input{s_phys_pkgs/text/seaice-parms.tex} |
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\paragraph{Input fields and units\label{sec:pkg:seaice:fields_units}} |
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\item[\code{AreaFile}:] Initial fractional sea ice cover, range $[0,1]$; |
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\subsubsection{Description |
\subsubsection{Description |
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to use the VP model as the default dynamic component of our ice |
to use the VP model as the default dynamic component of our ice |
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model. To do this we extended the line successive over relaxation |
model. To do this we extended the line successive over relaxation |
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(LSOR) method of \citet{zhang97} for use in a parallel |
(LSOR) method of \citet{zhang97} for use in a parallel |
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configuration. |
configuration. An EVP model and a free-drift implemtation can be |
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selected with runtime flags. |
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Note, that by default the seaice-package includes the orginial |
\paragraph{Compatibility with ice-thermodynamics package \code{thsice}\label{sec:pkg:seaice:thsice}}~\\ |
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Note, that by default the \code{seaice}-package includes the orginial |
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so-called zero-layer thermodynamics following \citet{hib80} with a |
so-called zero-layer thermodynamics following \citet{hib80} with a |
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snow cover as in \citet{zha98a}. The zero-layer thermodynamic model |
snow cover as in \citet{zha98a}. The zero-layer thermodynamic model |
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assumes that ice does not store heat and, therefore, tends to |
assumes that ice does not store heat and, therefore, tends to |
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exaggerate the seasonal variability in ice thickness. This |
exaggerate the seasonal variability in ice thickness. This |
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exaggeration can be significantly reduced by using |
exaggeration can be significantly reduced by using |
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\citeauthor{sem76}'s~[\citeyear{sem76}] three-layer thermodynamic model |
\citeauthor{sem76}'s~[\citeyear{sem76}] three-layer thermodynamic |
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that permits heat storage in ice. Recently, the three-layer |
model that permits heat storage in ice. Recently, the three-layer thermodynamic model has been reformulated by |
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thermodynamic model has been reformulated by \citet{win00}. The |
\citet{win00}. The reformulation improves model physics by |
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reformulation improves model physics by representing the brine content |
representing the brine content of the upper ice with a variable heat |
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of the upper ice with a variable heat capacity. It also improves |
capacity. It also improves model numerics and consumes less computer |
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model numerics and consumes less computer time and memory. The Winton |
time and memory. |
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sea-ice thermodynamics have been ported to the MIT GCM; they currently |
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reside under pkg/thsice. The package pkg/thsice is fully compatible |
The Winton sea-ice thermodynamics have been ported to the MIT GCM; |
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with pkg/seaice and with pkg/exf. When turned on together with |
they currently reside under \code{pkg/thsice}. The package |
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pkg/seaice, the zero-layer thermodynamics are replaced by the Winton |
\code{thsice} is described in section~\ref{sec:pkg:thsice}; it is |
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thermodynamics. |
fully compatible with the packages \code{seaice} and \code{exf}. When |
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are replaced by the Winton thermodynamics. In order to use the |
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\code{seaice}-package with the thermodynamics of \code{thsice}, |
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compile both packages and turn both package on in \code{data.pkg}; see |
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an example in \code{global\_ocean.cs32x15/input.icedyn}. Note, that |
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once \code{thsice} is turned on, the variables and diagnostics |
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associated to the default thermodynamics are meaningless, and the |
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diagnostics of \code{thsice} have to be used instead. |
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The sea ice model requires the following input fields: 10-m winds, 2-m |
The sea ice model requires the following input fields: 10-m winds, 2-m |
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air temperature and specific humidity, downward longwave and shortwave |
air temperature and specific humidity, downward longwave and shortwave |
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radiations, precipitation, evaporation, and river and glacier runoff. |
radiations, precipitation, evaporation, and river and glacier runoff. |
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global: in ice-free regions bulk formulae are used to estimate oceanic |
global: in ice-free regions bulk formulae are used to estimate oceanic |
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forcing from the atmospheric fields. |
forcing from the atmospheric fields. |
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\paragraph{Dynamics\label{sec:pkg:seaice:dynamics}} |
\paragraph{Dynamics\label{sec:pkg:seaice:dynamics}}~\\ |
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\newcommand{\vek}[1]{\ensuremath{\vec{\mathbf{#1}}}} |
\newcommand{\vek}[1]{\ensuremath{\vec{\mathbf{#1}}}} |
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\newcommand{\vtau}{\vek{\mathbf{\tau}}} |
\newcommand{\vtau}{\vek{\mathbf{\tau}}} |
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The momentum equation of the sea-ice model is |
The momentum equation of the sea-ice model is |
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densities; and $R_{air/ocean}$ are rotation matrices that act on the |
densities; and $R_{air/ocean}$ are rotation matrices that act on the |
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wind/current vectors. |
wind/current vectors. |
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\paragraph{Viscous-Plastic (VP) Rheology and LSOR solver \label{sec:pkg:seaice:VPdynamics}}~\\ |
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For an isotropic system the stress tensor $\sigma_{ij}$ ($i,j=1,2$) can |
For an isotropic system the stress tensor $\sigma_{ij}$ ($i,j=1,2$) can |
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be related to the ice strain rate and strength by a nonlinear |
be related to the ice strain rate and strength by a nonlinear |
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viscous-plastic (VP) constitutive law \citep{hib79, zhang97}: |
viscous-plastic (VP) constitutive law \citep{hib79, zhang97}: |
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The maximum ice pressure $P_{\max}$, a measure of ice strength, depends on |
The maximum ice pressure $P_{\max}$, a measure of ice strength, depends on |
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both thickness $h$ and compactness (concentration) $c$: |
both thickness $h$ and compactness (concentration) $c$: |
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\begin{equation} |
\begin{equation} |
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P_{\max} = P^{*}c\,h\,e^{[C^{*}\cdot(1-c)]}, |
P_{\max} = P^{*}c\,h\,\exp\{-C^{*}\cdot(1-c)\}, |
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\label{eq:icestrength} |
\label{eq:icestrength} |
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\end{equation} |
\end{equation} |
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with the constants $P^{*}$ (run-time parameter \code{SEAICE\_strength}) and |
with the constants $P^{*}$ (run-time parameter \code{SEAICE\_strength}) and |
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= 2\,\Delta\zeta$ \citep{hibler95} is used so that the stress state |
= 2\,\Delta\zeta$ \citep{hibler95} is used so that the stress state |
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always lies on the elliptic yield curve by definition. |
always lies on the elliptic yield curve by definition. |
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In the so-called truncated ellipse method the shear viscosity $\eta$ |
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is capped to suppress any tensile stress \citep{hibler97, geiger98}: |
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\begin{equation} |
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\label{eq:etatem} |
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\eta = \min\left(\frac{\zeta}{e^2}, |
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\frac{\frac{P}{2}-\zeta(\dot{\epsilon}_{11}+\dot{\epsilon}_{22})} |
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{\sqrt{(\dot{\epsilon}_{11}+\dot{\epsilon}_{22})^2 |
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+4\dot{\epsilon}_{12}^2}}\right). |
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\end{equation} |
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To enable this method, set \code{\#define SEAICE\_ALLOW\_TEM} in |
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\code{SEAICE\_OPTIONS.h} and turn it on with |
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\code{SEAICEuseTEM=.TRUE.} in \code{data.seaice}. |
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In the current implementation, the VP-model is integrated with the |
In the current implementation, the VP-model is integrated with the |
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semi-implicit line successive over relaxation (LSOR)-solver of |
semi-implicit line successive over relaxation (LSOR)-solver of |
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\citet{zhang97}, which allows for long time steps that, in our case, |
\citet{zhang97}, which allows for long time steps that, in our case, |
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same length as in the ocean model where the Coriolis term is also |
same length as in the ocean model where the Coriolis term is also |
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treated explicitly. |
treated explicitly. |
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\paragraph{Elastic-Viscous-Plastic (EVP) Dynamics\label{sec:pkg:seaice:EVPdynamics}}~\\ |
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\citet{hun97}'s introduced an elastic contribution to the strain |
\citet{hun97}'s introduced an elastic contribution to the strain |
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rate in order to regularize Eq.~\ref{eq:vpequation} in such a way that |
rate in order to regularize Eq.~\ref{eq:vpequation} in such a way that |
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the resulting elastic-viscous-plastic (EVP) and VP models are |
the resulting elastic-viscous-plastic (EVP) and VP models are |
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%used and compared the present sea-ice model study. |
%used and compared the present sea-ice model study. |
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The EVP-model uses an explicit time stepping scheme with a short |
The EVP-model uses an explicit time stepping scheme with a short |
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timestep. According to the recommendation of \citet{hun97}, the |
timestep. According to the recommendation of \citet{hun97}, the |
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EVP-model is stepped forward in time 120 times within the physical |
EVP-model should be stepped forward in time 120 times |
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ocean model time step (although this parameter is under debate), to |
($\code{SEAICE\_deltaTevp} = \code{SEAICIE\_deltaTdyn}/120$) within |
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allow for elastic waves to disappear. Because the scheme does not |
the physical ocean model time step (although this parameter is under |
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require a matrix inversion it is fast in spite of the small internal |
debate), to allow for elastic waves to disappear. Because the scheme |
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timestep and simple to implement on parallel computers |
does not require a matrix inversion it is fast in spite of the small |
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internal timestep and simple to implement on parallel computers |
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\citep{hun97}. For completeness, we repeat the equations for the |
\citep{hun97}. For completeness, we repeat the equations for the |
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components of the stress tensor $\sigma_{1} = |
components of the stress tensor $\sigma_{1} = |
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\sigma_{11}+\sigma_{22}$, $\sigma_{2}= \sigma_{11}-\sigma_{22}$, and |
\sigma_{11}+\sigma_{22}$, $\sigma_{2}= \sigma_{11}-\sigma_{22}$, and |
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\frac{\partial\sigma_{12}}{\partial{t}} + \frac{\sigma_{12} e^{2}}{2T} |
\frac{\partial\sigma_{12}}{\partial{t}} + \frac{\sigma_{12} e^{2}}{2T} |
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&= \frac{P}{4T\Delta} D_S |
&= \frac{P}{4T\Delta} D_S |
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\end{align} |
\end{align} |
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Here, the elastic parameter $E$ is redefined in terms of a damping timescale |
Here, the elastic parameter $E$ is redefined in terms of a damping |
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$T$ for elastic waves \[E=\frac{\zeta}{T}.\] |
timescale $T$ for elastic waves \[E=\frac{\zeta}{T}.\] |
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$T=E_{0}\Delta{t}$ with the tunable parameter $E_0<1$ and |
$T=E_{0}\Delta{t}$ with the tunable parameter $E_0<1$ and the external |
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the external (long) timestep $\Delta{t}$. \citet{hun97} recommend |
(long) timestep $\Delta{t}$. $E_{0} = \frac{1}{3}$ is the default |
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$E_{0} = \frac{1}{3}$ (which is the default value in the code). |
value in the code and close to what \citet{hun97} and |
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\citet{hun01} recommend. |
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To use the EVP solver, make sure that both \code{SEAICE\_CGRID} and |
To use the EVP solver, make sure that both \code{SEAICE\_CGRID} and |
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\code{SEAICE\_ALLOW\_EVP} are defined in \code{SEAICE\_OPTIONS.h} |
\code{SEAICE\_ALLOW\_EVP} are defined in \code{SEAICE\_OPTIONS.h} |
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$E_{0}\Delta{t}=\mbox{forcing time scale}$, or directly |
$E_{0}\Delta{t}=\mbox{forcing time scale}$, or directly |
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\code{SEAICE\_evpTauRelax} ($T$) to the forcing time scale. |
\code{SEAICE\_evpTauRelax} ($T$) to the forcing time scale. |
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\paragraph{Truncated ellipse method (TEM) for yield curve \label{sec:pkg:seaice:TEM}}~\\ |
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In the so-called truncated ellipse method the shear viscosity $\eta$ |
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is capped to suppress any tensile stress \citep{hibler97, geiger98}: |
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\begin{equation} |
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\label{eq:etatem} |
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\eta = \min\left(\frac{\zeta}{e^2}, |
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\frac{\frac{P}{2}-\zeta(\dot{\epsilon}_{11}+\dot{\epsilon}_{22})} |
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{\sqrt{(\dot{\epsilon}_{11}+\dot{\epsilon}_{22})^2 |
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+4\dot{\epsilon}_{12}^2}}\right). |
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\end{equation} |
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To enable this method, set \code{\#define SEAICE\_ALLOW\_TEM} in |
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\code{SEAICE\_OPTIONS.h} and turn it on with |
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\code{SEAICEuseTEM} in \code{data.seaice}. |
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\paragraph{Ice-Ocean stress \label{sec:pkg:seaice:iceoceanstress}}~\\ |
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Moving sea ice exerts a stress on the ocean which is the opposite of |
Moving sea ice exerts a stress on the ocean which is the opposite of |
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the stress $\vtau_{ocean}$ in Eq.~\ref{eq:momseaice}. This stess is |
the stress $\vtau_{ocean}$ in Eq.~\ref{eq:momseaice}. This stess is |
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applied directly to the surface layer of the ocean model. An |
applied directly to the surface layer of the ocean model. An |
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% $P$ at vorticity points. |
% $P$ at vorticity points. |
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\paragraph{Finite-volume discretization of the stress tensor |
\paragraph{Finite-volume discretization of the stress tensor |
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divergence\label{sec:pkg:seaice:discretization}} |
divergence\label{sec:pkg:seaice:discretization}}~\\ |
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On an Arakawa C~grid, ice thickness and concentration and thus ice |
On an Arakawa C~grid, ice thickness and concentration and thus ice |
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strength $P$ and bulk and shear viscosities $\zeta$ and $\eta$ are |
strength $P$ and bulk and shear viscosities $\zeta$ and $\eta$ are |
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naturally defined a C-points in the center of the grid |
naturally defined a C-points in the center of the grid |
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\phantom{=}& \phantom{\frac{1}{A_{i,j}^w} \biggl\{} |
\phantom{=}& \phantom{\frac{1}{A_{i,j}^w} \biggl\{} |
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+ (\Delta{x}_1\sigma_{21})_{i,j+1}^Z - (\Delta{x}_1\sigma_{21})_{i,j}^Z |
+ (\Delta{x}_1\sigma_{21})_{i,j+1}^Z - (\Delta{x}_1\sigma_{21})_{i,j}^Z |
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\biggr\} |
\biggr\} |
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\intertext{with} |
\end{align} |
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\begin{align} |
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(\Delta{x}_2\sigma_{11})_{i,j}^C =& \phantom{+} |
(\Delta{x}_2\sigma_{11})_{i,j}^C =& \phantom{+} |
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\Delta{y}_{i,j}^{F}(\zeta + \eta)^{C}_{i,j} |
\Delta{y}_{i,j}^{F}(\zeta + \eta)^{C}_{i,j} |
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\frac{u_{i+1,j}-u_{i,j}}{\Delta{x}_{i,j}^{F}} \\ \notag |
\frac{u_{i+1,j}-u_{i,j}}{\Delta{x}_{i,j}^{F}} \\ \notag |
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\phantom{=}& \phantom{\frac{1}{A_{i,j}^s} \biggl\{} |
\phantom{=}& \phantom{\frac{1}{A_{i,j}^s} \biggl\{} |
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+ (\Delta{x}_1\sigma_{22})_{i,j}^C - (\Delta{x}_1\sigma_{22})_{i,j-1}^C |
+ (\Delta{x}_1\sigma_{22})_{i,j}^C - (\Delta{x}_1\sigma_{22})_{i,j-1}^C |
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\biggr\} |
\biggr\} |
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\intertext{with} |
\end{align} |
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\begin{align} |
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(\Delta{x}_1\sigma_{12})_{i,j}^Z =& \phantom{+} |
(\Delta{x}_1\sigma_{12})_{i,j}^Z =& \phantom{+} |
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\Delta{y}_{i,j}^{U}\overline{\eta}^{Z}_{i,j} |
\Delta{y}_{i,j}^{U}\overline{\eta}^{Z}_{i,j} |
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\frac{u_{i,j}-u_{i,j-1}}{\Delta{y}_{i,j}^{U}} |
\frac{u_{i,j}-u_{i,j-1}}{\Delta{y}_{i,j}^{U}} |
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analogy to $(\epsilon_{12})^Z=0$ on boundaries, we set |
analogy to $(\epsilon_{12})^Z=0$ on boundaries, we set |
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$\sigma_{21}^{Z}=0$, or equivalently $\eta_{i,j}^{Z}=0$, on boundaries. |
$\sigma_{21}^{Z}=0$, or equivalently $\eta_{i,j}^{Z}=0$, on boundaries. |
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\paragraph{Thermodynamics\label{sec:pkg:seaice:thermodynamics}} |
\paragraph{Thermodynamics\label{sec:pkg:seaice:thermodynamics}}~\\ |
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In its original formulation the sea ice model \citep{menemenlis05} |
In its original formulation the sea ice model \citep{menemenlis05} |
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uses simple thermodynamics following the appendix of |
uses simple thermodynamics following the appendix of |
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\citet{sem76}. This formulation does not allow storage of heat, |
\citet{sem76}. This formulation does not allow storage of heat, |
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\code{SEAICE\_ALLOW\_FLOODING} and turned on with run-time parameter |
\code{SEAICE\_ALLOW\_FLOODING} and turned on with run-time parameter |
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\code{SEAICEuseFlooding=.true.}. |
\code{SEAICEuseFlooding=.true.}. |
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\paragraph{Advection of thermodynamic variables\label{sec:pkg:seaice:advection}}~\\ |
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Effective ice thickness (ice volume per unit area, |
Effective ice thickness (ice volume per unit area, |
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$c\cdot{h}$), concentration $c$ and effective snow thickness |
$c\cdot{h}$), concentration $c$ and effective snow thickness |
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($c\cdot{h}_{s}$) are advected by ice velocities: |
($c\cdot{h}_{s}$) are advected by ice velocities: |
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diffusive terms for quantities $X=(c\cdot{h}), c, (c\cdot{h}_{s})$. |
diffusive terms for quantities $X=(c\cdot{h}), c, (c\cdot{h}_{s})$. |
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% |
% |
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From the various advection scheme that are available in the MITgcm, we |
From the various advection scheme that are available in the MITgcm, we |
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choose flux-limited schemes \citep[multidimensional 2nd and 3rd-order |
recommend flux-limited schemes \citep[multidimensional 2nd and |
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advection scheme with flux limiter][]{roe:85, hundsdorfer94} to |
3rd-order advection scheme with flux limiter][]{roe:85, hundsdorfer94} |
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preserve sharp gradients and edges that are typical of sea ice |
to preserve sharp gradients and edges that are typical of sea ice |
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distributions and to rule out unphysical over- and undershoots |
distributions and to rule out unphysical over- and undershoots |
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(negative thickness or concentration). These scheme conserve volume |
(negative thickness or concentration). These schemes conserve volume |
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and horizontal area and are unconditionally stable, so that we can set |
and horizontal area and are unconditionally stable, so that we can set |
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$D_{X}=0$. Run-timeflags: \code{SEAICEadvScheme} (default=2), |
$D_{X}=0$. Run-timeflags: \code{SEAICEadvScheme} (default=2, is the |
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\code{DIFF1} (default=0.004). |
historic 2nd-order, centered difference scheme), \code{DIFF1} = |
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|
$D_{X}/\Delta{x}$ |
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There is considerable doubt about the reliability of a ``zero-layer'' |
(default=0.004). |
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thermodynamic model --- \citet{semtner84} found significant errors in |
|
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phase (one month lead) and amplitude ($\approx$50\%\,overestimate) in |
The MITgcm sea ice model provides the option to use |
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such models --- so that today many sea ice models employ more complex |
the thermodynamics model of \citet{win00}, which in turn is based on |
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thermodynamics. The MITgcm sea ice model provides the option to use |
the 3-layer model of \citet{sem76} and which treats brine content by |
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the thermodynamics model of \citet{win00}, which in turn is based |
means of enthalpy conservation; the corresponding package |
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on the 3-layer model of \citet{sem76} and which treats brine |
\code{thsice} is described in section~\ref{sec:pkg:thsice}. This |
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content by means of enthalpy conservation. This scheme requires |
scheme requires additional state variables, namely the enthalpy of the |
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additional state variables, namely the enthalpy of the two ice layers |
two ice layers (instead of effective ice salinity), to be advected by |
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(instead of effective ice salinity), to be advected by ice velocities. |
ice velocities. |
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% |
% |
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The internal sea ice temperature is inferred from ice enthalpy. To |
The internal sea ice temperature is inferred from ice enthalpy. To |
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avoid unphysical (negative) values for ice thickness and |
avoid unphysical (negative) values for ice thickness and |
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concentration, a positive 2nd-order advection scheme with a SuperBee |
concentration, a positive 2nd-order advection scheme with a SuperBee |
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flux limiter \citep{roe:85} is used in this study to advect all |
flux limiter \citep{roe:85} should be used to advect all |
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sea-ice-related quantities of the \citet{win00} thermodynamic |
sea-ice-related quantities of the \citet{win00} thermodynamic model |
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model. Because of the non-linearity of the advection scheme, care |
(runtime flag \code{thSIceAdvScheme=77} and |
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must be taken in advecting these quantities: when simply using ice |
\code{thSIce\_diffK}=$D_{X}$=0 in \code{data.ice}, defaults are 0). Because of the |
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velocity to advect enthalpy, the total energy (i.e., the volume |
non-linearity of the advection scheme, care must be taken in advecting |
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integral of enthalpy) is not conserved. Alternatively, one can advect |
these quantities: when simply using ice velocity to advect enthalpy, |
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the energy content (i.e., product of ice-volume and enthalpy) but then |
the total energy (i.e., the volume integral of enthalpy) is not |
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false enthalpy extrema can occur, which then leads to unrealistic ice |
conserved. Alternatively, one can advect the energy content (i.e., |
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temperature. In the currently implemented solution, the sea-ice mass |
product of ice-volume and enthalpy) but then false enthalpy extrema |
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flux is used to advect the enthalpy in order to ensure conservation of |
can occur, which then leads to unrealistic ice temperature. In the |
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enthalpy and to prevent false enthalpy extrema. |
currently implemented solution, the sea-ice mass flux is used to |
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|
advect the enthalpy in order to ensure conservation of enthalpy and to |
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|
prevent false enthalpy extrema. % |
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%---------------------------------------------------------------------- |
%---------------------------------------------------------------------- |
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Available output fields are summarized in |
Available output fields are summarized in |
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Table \ref{tab:pkg:seaice:diagnostics}. |
Table \ref{tab:pkg:seaice:diagnostics}. |
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\begin{table}[h!] |
\input{s_phys_pkgs/text/seaice_diags.tex} |
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\centering |
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\label{tab:pkg:seaice:diagnostics} |
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{\footnotesize |
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\begin{verbatim} |
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---------+----+----+----------------+----------------- |
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<-Name->|Levs|grid|<-- Units -->|<- Tile (max=80c) |
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---------+----+----+----------------+----------------- |
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SIarea | 1 |SM |m^2/m^2 |SEAICE fractional ice-covered area [0 to 1] |
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SIheff | 1 |SM |m |SEAICE effective ice thickness |
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SIuice | 1 |UU |m/s |SEAICE zonal ice velocity, >0 from West to East |
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SIvice | 1 |VV |m/s |SEAICE merid. ice velocity, >0 from South to North |
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SIhsnow | 1 |SM |m |SEAICE snow thickness |
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SIhsalt | 1 |SM |g/m^2 |SEAICE effective salinity |
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SIatmFW | 1 |SM |kg/m^2/s |Net freshwater flux from the atmosphere (+=down) |
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SIuwind | 1 |SM |m/s |SEAICE zonal 10-m wind speed, >0 increases uVel |
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SIvwind | 1 |SM |m/s |SEAICE meridional 10-m wind speed, >0 increases uVel |
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SIfu | 1 |UU |N/m^2 |SEAICE zonal surface wind stress, >0 increases uVel |
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SIfv | 1 |VV |N/m^2 |SEAICE merid. surface wind stress, >0 increases vVel |
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SIempmr | 1 |SM |kg/m^2/s |SEAICE upward freshwater flux, > 0 increases salt |
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SIqnet | 1 |SM |W/m^2 |SEAICE upward heatflux, turb+rad, >0 decreases theta |
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SIqsw | 1 |SM |W/m^2 |SEAICE upward shortwave radiat., >0 decreases theta |
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SIpress | 1 |SM |m^2/s^2 |SEAICE strength (with upper and lower limit) |
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SIzeta | 1 |SM |m^2/s |SEAICE nonlinear bulk viscosity |
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SIeta | 1 |SM |m^2/s |SEAICE nonlinear shear viscosity |
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SIsigI | 1 |SM |no units |SEAICE normalized principle stress, component one |
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SIsigII | 1 |SM |no units |SEAICE normalized principle stress, component two |
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SIthdgrh| 1 |SM |m/s |SEAICE thermodynamic growth rate of effective ice thickness |
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SIsnwice| 1 |SM |m/s |SEAICE ice formation rate due to flooding |
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SIuheff | 1 |UU |m^2/s |Zonal Transport of effective ice thickness |
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SIvheff | 1 |VV |m^2/s |Meridional Transport of effective ice thickness |
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ADVxHEFF| 1 |UU |m.m^2/s |Zonal Advective Flux of eff ice thickn |
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ADVyHEFF| 1 |VV |m.m^2/s |Meridional Advective Flux of eff ice thickn |
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DFxEHEFF| 1 |UU |m.m^2/s |Zonal Diffusive Flux of eff ice thickn |
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DFyEHEFF| 1 |VV |m.m^2/s |Meridional Diffusive Flux of eff ice thickn |
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ADVxAREA| 1 |UU |m^2/m^2.m^2/s |Zonal Advective Flux of fract area |
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ADVyAREA| 1 |VV |m^2/m^2.m^2/s |Meridional Advective Flux of fract area |
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DFxEAREA| 1 |UU |m^2/m^2.m^2/s |Zonal Diffusive Flux of fract area |
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DFyEAREA| 1 |VV |m^2/m^2.m^2/s |Meridional Diffusive Flux of fract area |
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ADVxSNOW| 1 |UU |m.m^2/s |Zonal Advective Flux of eff snow thickn |
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ADVySNOW| 1 |VV |m.m^2/s |Meridional Advective Flux of eff snow thickn |
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DFxESNOW| 1 |UU |m.m^2/s |Zonal Diffusive Flux of eff snow thickn |
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DFyESNOW| 1 |VV |m.m^2/s |Meridional Diffusive Flux of eff snow thickn |
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ADVxSSLT| 1 |UU |psu.m^2/s |Zonal Advective Flux of seaice salinity |
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ADVySSLT| 1 |VV |psu.m^2/s |Meridional Advective Flux of seaice salinity |
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DFxESSLT| 1 |UU |psu.m^2/s |Zonal Diffusive Flux of seaice salinity |
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DFyESSLT| 1 |VV |psu.m^2/s |Meridional Diffusive Flux of seaice salinity |
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\end{verbatim} |
|
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} |
|
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\caption{Available diagnostics of the seaice-package} |
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\end{table} |
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|
|
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%\subsubsection{Package Reference} |
%\subsubsection{Package Reference} |
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|
|
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\label{sec:pkg:seaice:experiments} |
\label{sec:pkg:seaice:experiments} |
| 810 |
|
|
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\begin{itemize} |
\begin{itemize} |
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\item{Labrador Sea experiment in lab\_sea verification directory. } |
\item{Labrador Sea experiment in \code{lab\_sea} verification directory. } |
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\item \code{seaice\_obcs}, based on \code{lab\_sea} |
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\item \code{offline\_exf\_seaice/input.seaicetd}, based on \code{lab\_sea} |
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\item \code{global\_ocean.cs32x15/input.icedyn} and |
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\code{global\_ocean.cs32x15/input.seaice}, global |
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|
cubed-sphere-experiment with combinations of \code{seaice} and |
| 818 |
|
\code{thsice} |
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\end{itemize} |
\end{itemize} |
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