On one dimensional geostrophic adjustment with finite differencing
By: by Arthur L. Schoenstadt
Contributors: Naval Postgraduate School (U.S.)
Publisher: Naval Postgraduate School
Published: 1977
Place of publication: Monterey, California
Language: eng
Number of pages: 20
Subjects: Difference equations; Mathematical models; Numerical weather forecasting
Description: A result of Winninghoff (1968) on the effect of finite differencing in the process of geostrophic adjustment in one dimension is shown to be erroneous. The correct result is provided, and Winninghoff's conclusions reexamined. (Author)
Notes: Title from cover.

"Prepared for: Naval Environmental Prediction Research Facility, Monterey, CA 93940"--Cover.

"April 1977"--Cover.

"NPS-53ZH77041"--Cover.

Author(s) key words: Finite differences, geostrophic adjustment, numerical weather prediction.

Includes bibliographical references (p. 14).

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

Technical report; 1977.

kmc/kmc 9/10/09.