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An unstructured
grid, finite-volume, three-dimensional (3D)
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primitive
equation ocean circulation model that combines
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advantages of
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Finite element
method for geometric flexibility (e.g.,
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Quoddy)
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Finite-difference
method for simple discrete computation
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(ECOM-si)
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Model features
triangular horizontal grid, sigma coordinate
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in vertical,
Mellor-Yamada level 2.5 turbulent closure
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Currents,
temperature and salinity are computed using
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integral forms of
governing equations => improved
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conservation of
mass, momentum, heat, salt over
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existing Quoddy
and ECOM-si models.
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