OCEA 4220

Numerical Modelling

Lec 01 selected

This course discusses numerical modelling techniques for simulating atmospheric and oceanic circulations. Material includes: review of governing equations; finite difference, finite element, and spectral methods; Eulerian, semi-implicit and semi-Lagrangian time integration techniques; accuracy and stability analyses; data assimilation and ensemble prediction methods; and boundary treatment for ocean models.

Sections

Lecture

Lec 01

Mon, Wed, Fri 8:35-9:25

Mon, Wed, Fri8:35-9:25LSC-Oceanograph O365222378

From the syllabus

From the Winter 2024 syllabus by Jinyu Sheng. Open the PDF

Grading

20%Mid-term exam

40%Assignments

5%Class interaction

35%Final examTable lists 35%; final exam section says 30%.

Textbooks

Numerical Prediction and Dynamic Meteorology, G. Haltiner and R. Williams
Numerical Ocean Circulation Modeling, D. B. Haidvogel and A. Beckmann
Numerical Methods Used in Atmospheric Models, F. Mesinger and A. Arakawa

Course rules

Late work: Late assignments lose 10% per day after the due date.
Missed requirements: Missed academic requirements receive zero marks.
Supplementary exam: There will be no supplementary exam.

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