Application of a finite element method to the barotropic primitive equations.
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Authors
Hinsman, Donald Ernest
Subjects
barotropic primitive equations
finite element method
icosahedral grid
finite element method
icosahedral grid
Advisors
Haltiner, G.J.
Williams, Roger T.
Date of Issue
1975-09
Date
September 1975
Publisher
Monterey, California. Naval Postgraduate School
Language
en_US
Abstract
A finite element application to the barotropic primitive
equations is presented including theoretical development and
the model used. Analytic initial data is generated in order
to verify as well as possible the accuracy of the model. A
comparison of the model with similar finite difference
schemes shows that this finite element method exhibits better
phase speed propagation than comparable second and fourth
order finite differencing and is competitive in the size of
the allowable time step.
Type
Thesis
Description
Series/Report No
Department
Meteorology
Organization
Naval Postgraduate School (U.S.)
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Format
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Distribution Statement
Approved for public release; distribution is unlimited.
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