Applications of Numerical-Hydrodynamical Models in Ocean Analysis/Forecasting. Part I. The Single-Layer Models of Walter Hansen.

Abstract

The paper gives a summary review of the numerical hydrodynamical models which have evolved into powerful and useful tools in synoptic oceanographic analysis and prediction, especially for prediction of sea level changes (tides and storm surges) and for prediction of currents. The main mission of this paper is to describe the essential steps in the programming of the numerical hydrodynamical models of Professor Walter Hansen and his associates with the changes and modifications made at Fleet Numerical Weather Central, Monterey, California. One of the essential basic changes is the adaption of the model for computation along an open coast. An example of a program with explanations is given in the Appendix of this paper.

Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jul 01, 1969
Accession Number
ADA018274

Entities

People

  • P. Stevens
  • T. Laevastu

Tags

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Biological Phenomena
  • California
  • Climate Change
  • Computations
  • Computer Programming
  • Delphi Method
  • Ecological And Environmental Phenomena
  • Ecological And Environmental Processes
  • Sea Level
  • Sea Level Rise
  • Storm Surges

Readers

  • Ocean-Atmosphere Mesoscale Modeling, Data Assimilation, and Flux Boundary Layers
  • Technical Research and Report Writing.
  • Theoretical Analysis.