An Assessment of Computational Resources Required for Ocean Circulation Modelling.
Abstract
This report documents the probability of a significant shortage by 1984 in the availability of computer resources for ocean circulation modelling. Computers are the modern tool with which scientists calculate answers to problems in all fields of inquiry. In the natural sciences it is straightforward to pose extensive and complicated calculations that must be done on large-scale computers. Such disciplines as physics, chemistry and meteorology have effectively used each new generation of fast computers to improve understanding of nature, generate hypotheses and make laboratory data meaningful. In particular, meteorologists have gained new understanding of atmospheric dynamics and applied their knowledge to improve weather forecasts. Oceanographers are now proposing to expand their use of high speed computers to increase their physical understanding of the ocean and to apply it to problems, in climate, fishery management, long-range weather prediction and management of ocean resources. (Author)
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Jun 01, 1982
- Accession Number
- ADA116024
Entities
Organizations
- National Research Council