Numerical Ocean Modeling
Building and running ocean models, from finite differences to the global models used in climate science.
OCEA-420 Year 4 3 credits 12 lessons planned ▶ Video lessons coming soon
Offered by HSM University · Oceanography
Course content
- 1Why model the oceanComing
- 2Discretization and finite differencesComing
- 3Stability and the CFL conditionComing
- 4Advection schemesComing
- 5A one-dimensional mixed-layer modelComing
- 6Shallow-water modelsComing
- 7Grids, coordinates and boundary conditionsComing
- 8Parameterizing turbulence and eddiesComing
- 9Biogeochemical modelsComing
- 10Data assimilationComing
- 11Ocean and climate model intercomparisonComing
- 12Capstone: running and evaluating a regional modelComing
Requirements
Recommended background. You can start any course at any time.
Description
Building and running ocean models, from finite differences to the global models used in climate science.
Part of the Science stream, typically taken in year 4.