Ottima

Affiliazione docente:
Istituto Nazionale di Geofisica e Vulcanologia - INGV

Descrizione del corso:
This course provides an intermediate-level introduction to the field of general circulation models applied to the ocean.

• Introduction to Ocean Numerical Modeling: Historical setting;
• Introduction to Ocean Numerical Modeling: horizontal and vertical discretization;
• Introduction to Ocean Numerical Modeling: large scale and regional approaches;
• The basic equation, physical and dynamical approximations in the ocean: From Navier Stokes to Primitive Equations;
• Radiation, planetary boundary layer and their parameterization in OGCMs;
• Finite difference methods: discretization, derivatives and accuracy;
• From large to coastal scales: the nesting issue;
• Operational oceanography and rapid environmental assessment;
• The NEMO / POM models;
• Simulating known analytical solutions using the Princeton Ocean Model;
• Simulating The wind driven Circulation;
• Numerical reproduction of the Ekman Spiral;
• Numerical representation of Free Gravity Waves.

Prerequisiti:
Basic knowledge of mathematics, physics and numerics; courses (Atmospheric dynamics, Ocean dynamics, Earth-system dynamics, GFDI).

Libri di testo di riferimento:
Slides and notes delivered by the lecturer.

Regole del corso:
Participation is mandatory and students are expected to play an active role during classes.

Final exam 100% Written exam (end of course).