The Finite Element Sea Ice-Ocean Model (FESOM) v.1.4: formulation of an ocean general circulation model


Contact
Qiang.Wang [ at ] awi.de

Abstract

The Finite Element Sea Ice-Ocean Model (FESOM) is the first global ocean general circulation model based on unstructured-mesh methods that has been developed for the purpose of climate research. The advantage of unstructured-mesh models is their flexible multi-resolution modelling functionality. In this study, an overview of the main features of FESOM will be given; based on sensitivity experiments a number of specific parameter choices will be explained; and directions of future developments will be outlined. It is argued that FESOM is sufficiently mature to explore the benefits of multi-resolution climate modelling and that its applications will provide information useful for the advancement of climate modelling on unstructured meshes.



Item Type
Article
Authors
Divisions
Primary Division
Programs
Primary Topic
Research Networks
Publication Status
Published
Eprint ID
35621
DOI 10.5194/gmd-7-663-2014

Cite as
Wang, Q. , Danilov, S. , Sidorenko, D. , Timmermann, R. , Wekerle, C. , Wang, X. , Jung, T. and Schröter, J. (2014): The Finite Element Sea Ice-Ocean Model (FESOM) v.1.4: formulation of an ocean general circulation model , Geoscientific Model Development, 7 (2), pp. 663-693 . doi: 10.5194/gmd-7-663-2014


Download
[thumbnail of gmd-7-663-2014.pdf]
Preview
PDF
gmd-7-663-2014.pdf

Download (6MB) | Preview
Cite this document as:

Share
Add to AnyAdd to TwitterAdd to FacebookAdd to LinkedinAdd to PinterestAdd to Email


Citation

Geographical region
N/A

Research Platforms
N/A

Campaigns
N/A


Actions
Edit Item Edit Item