Divergent Initialization Experiments Using a Spectral Model.
Abstract
An initialization of a spectral formulation of the primitive equations using a diagnostic divergence is tested for a global model. The initial conditions are generated from a developing baroclinically unstable wave. A semi-implicit time scheme is developed and tested along with the usual explicit method during the course of the experiments. Results show a relatively small effect of a divergent initialization on the ensuring integrations. The semi-implicit method shows a tendency to smooth out high frequency oscillations in local tendencies. (Author)
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Sep 01, 1977
- Accession Number
- ADA045559
Entities
People
- Olaf M. Lubeck
- R. T. Williams
- Thomas Rosmond
Organizations
- Naval Postgraduate School