U. S. GODAE: Global Ocean Prediction with the HYbrid Coordinate Ocean Model

Abstract

Develop a next generation eddy-resolving, fully global ocean prediction system using HYCOM with 1/12 equatorial resolution. (2) Transition this system to NAVOCEANO for operational use in 2008 with assimilation of sea surface height (SSH) from satellite altimeters, sea surface temperature (SST) and temperature (T)/salinity (S) profiles and the ability to perform skillful 30-day forecasts. (3) Include two-way coupling to an ice model. (4) Ensure that an accurate and generalized ocean model nesting capability is in place to support regional and littoral applications, including the capability to provide boundary conditions to nested models with fixed depth z-level coordinates, terrain following coordinates, generalized coordinates (HYCOM), and unstructured grids. (5) To facilitate this goal, develop HYCOM into a full-featured coastal ocean model in collaboration with a partnering project. (6) Participate in the multinational Global Ocean Data Assimilation Experiment (GODAE) and international GODAE-related ocean prediction system intercomparison projects.u@

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jan 01, 2009
Accession Number
ADA507937

Entities

People

  • Harley E. Hurlburt

Organizations

  • United States Naval Research Laboratory

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Space

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Coordinate Systems
  • Data Analysis
  • Deep Water
  • Grids
  • Gulf Stream
  • High Performance Computing
  • Latitude
  • Military Research
  • Ocean Currents
  • Oceanography
  • Oceans
  • Ridges
  • Shallow Water
  • Simulations
  • Terrain
  • Terrain Following
  • Topography

Fields of Study

  • Environmental science

Readers

  • Ocean-Atmosphere Mesoscale Modeling, Data Assimilation, and Flux Boundary Layers

Technology Areas

  • Space