Initialization of a 5-level global atmospheric general circulation model using a staggered, spherical, sigma coordinate system.
Authors
McCollough, James Michael
Subjects
numerical
atmospheric
global
baroclinic
staggered grid
spherical coordinates
sigma coordinate system
primitive equation
initialization
balance equation
atmospheric
global
baroclinic
staggered grid
spherical coordinates
sigma coordinate system
primitive equation
initialization
balance equation
Advisors
Haltiner, G.J.
Date of Issue
1974-03
Date
March 1974
Publisher
Monterey, California. Naval Postgraduate School
Language
en_US
Abstract
Initialization of a five-level global baroclinic
primitive equation model was examined using real data.
Experiments were conducted using a Robert (1965) time
frequency filter, Euler backward time integration, and an
iterative initialization scheme to determine the effect of
each on the generation of inertial-gravity waves resulting
from an improper balance between initial mass and wind
fields. In addition, a global sigma-surface linear
balance equation solution was examined for the purpose of
determining initial winds. Although all forecast fields
were meteorological, certain undesirable features were
generated in the polar and equatorial regions.
Type
Thesis
Description
Series/Report No
Department
Meteorology
Organization
Naval Postgraduate School (U.S.)
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