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

Abstract

(1) 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 2007 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.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Sep 30, 2007
Accession Number
ADA572655

Entities

People

  • Harley E. Hurlburt

Organizations

  • United States Naval Research Laboratory

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Space

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Arabian Sea
  • Computer Programs
  • Coordinate Systems
  • Grids
  • Gulf Stream
  • High Performance Computing
  • Ocean Currents
  • Oceanography
  • Oceans
  • Sea Surface Temperature
  • Shallow Water
  • Simulations
  • Statistical Analysis
  • Surface Temperature
  • Terrain
  • Terrain Following
  • Topography

Fields of Study

  • Environmental science

Readers

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

Technology Areas

  • Space