Experiments with Atmospheric Primitive Equation Models.
Abstract
Two atmospheric prediction models, based upon the meteorological primitive equations, were programmed and tested on the CDC 6500 computer. A frictionless, barotropic model was integrated, using ten-minute time steps, at 500 MBS for periods up to four days. Then, an n-level, baroclinic model for an inviscid, adiabatic atmosphere was integrated for brief test periods at five uniformly-spaced zeta (sigma) surfaces over a smooth earth. Acceptability was based on measurements of energy and vorticity parameters, as well as on qualitative assessments of output fields. A limited number of test integrations was made with the five-level model. (Author)
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Dec 01, 1968
- Accession Number
- AD0855530
Entities
People
- Philip Garland Kesel
Organizations
- Naval Postgraduate School