On the numerical resolution of the bottom layer in simulations of oceanic gravity currents

The role of an increased numerical vertical resolution, leading to an explicit resolution of the bottom Ekman layer dynamics, is investigated. Using the hydrostatic ocean model NEMO-OPA9, we demonstrate that the dynamics of an idealised gravity current (on an inclined plane), is well captured when a...

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Main Authors: N. Laanaia, A. Wirth, J. M. Molines, B. Barnier, J. Verron
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Copernicus Publications 2010-06-01
Series:Ocean Science
Online Access:http://www.ocean-sci.net/6/563/2010/os-6-563-2010.pdf