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