The development of a homogeneous numerical ocean model for the Arctic Ocean
By: by J.A. Galt
Contributors: Naval Postgraduate School (U.S.)
Publisher: Naval Postgraduate School
Published: 1972
Place of publication: Monterey, California
Language: eng
Number of pages: 59
Subjects: Mathematical models; Oceanography; Ocean currents; Research
Description: A numerical ocean model driven by surface stress and a source-sink distribution is developed for a homogeneous ocean. Non-linearities, lateral friction and bottom friction are included. The basin shape can be varied to accommodate a large variety of configurations. Variable bathymetry and sources/sinks around the perimeter are included. The numerical scheme is conditionally stable and has second order accuracy in space and time. A number of test cases are run to explore the dynamic significances of the various processes represented. The possible influence of these processes on the circulation of the Arctic ocean are discussed. (Author)
Notes: Title from cover.

"July 1972"--Cover.

"NPS-58GL72071A"--Cover.

DTIC Descriptors: Bathymetry, finite difference theory, FORTRAN, FORTRAN 4 programming language.

Author(s) subject terms: Ocean circulation, numerical modeling, Arctic Ocean.

Includes bibliographical references (p. 34-35)

"Approved for public release; distribution unlimited"--Cover.

Technical report; 1972.