First-generation numerical ocean prediction models
Subtitle: goal for the 1980's
By: by Russell L. Elsberry, Roland W. Garwood, Jr
Contributors: Garwood, Roland W.; Naval Postgraduate School (U.S.)
Publisher: Naval Postgraduate School
Published: 1979
Place of publication: Monterey, California
Language: eng
Number of pages: 41
Subjects: Mathematical models; Ocean circulation
Description: Using the experience of numerical weather prediction during the 1950's and 1960's as a model, a case is presented for development during the 1980's of an ocean prediction capability. Examples selected from recent research at the Naval Postgraduate School are used to illustrate some aspects of the theoretical background, representation of physical processes, observational-support systems and the justification for a first-generation ocean prediction system.
Notes: "NPS63-79-007"--Cover.

"December 1979"--Cover.

Title from cover.

"Prepared for: Naval Ocean Research and Development Activity, Office of Naval Research, Ocean Science and Technology."

Includes bibliographical references (p. 26-27).

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

Technical report; 1979.

ck/ 6/10/09.