North Atlantic Modeling with Multi-layer Primitive Equation Models: DAMEE-NAB

Abstract

LONGTERM GOALS. To perform a realistic, fully eddy-resolving, wind- and buoyancy-forced numerical simulation of the North Atlantic basin with the Miami Isopycnic Coordinate Ocean Model (MICOM) (Bleck and Chassignet, 1994) with data assimilation capabilities. OBJECTIVES. a) To evaluate the model's performance in reproducing the oceanic circulation, with a special focus on the coastal regions; b) To evaluate the model's forecast skills and usefulness in providing boundary conditions for regional models. APPROACH. A series of numerical models of increasing complexity and resolution is used to (a) evaluate the model's forecast skills and (b) develop an understanding of the interaction between the ocean interior and the coastal regions.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Sep 30, 1997
Accession Number
ADA635043

Entities

People

  • Eric. P. Chassignet

Organizations

  • University of Miami

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Space

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Assimilation
  • Boundaries
  • Boundary Layer
  • Coastal Regions
  • Equations
  • Grids
  • Gulf Stream
  • High Resolution
  • Kalman Filtering
  • Kalman Filters
  • Layers
  • Oceans
  • Regions
  • Sea Surface Temperature
  • Simulations
  • Surface Temperature
  • Topography

Fields of Study

  • Environmental science

Readers

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