DCMIP2016: a review of non-hydrostatic dynamical core design and intercomparison of participating models
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Published:2017-12-06
Issue:12
Volume:10
Page:4477-4509
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ISSN:1991-9603
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Container-title:Geoscientific Model Development
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language:en
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Short-container-title:Geosci. Model Dev.
Author:
Ullrich Paul A., Jablonowski ChristianeORCID, Kent James, Lauritzen Peter H., Nair Ramachandran, Reed Kevin A.ORCID, Zarzycki Colin M., Hall David M., Dazlich Don, Heikes Ross, Konor Celal, Randall David, Dubos Thomas, Meurdesoif Yann, Chen XiORCID, Harris LucasORCID, Kühnlein ChristianORCID, Lee Vivian, Qaddouri Abdessamad, Girard Claude, Giorgetta MarcoORCID, Reinert DanielORCID, Klemp Joseph, Park Sang-Hun, Skamarock William, Miura Hiroaki, Ohno Tomoki, Yoshida Ryuji, Walko Robert, Reinecke Alex, Viner Kevin
Abstract
Abstract. Atmospheric dynamical cores are a fundamental component of global atmospheric modeling systems and are responsible for capturing the dynamical behavior of the Earth's atmosphere via numerical integration of the Navier–Stokes equations. These systems have existed in one form or another for over half of a century, with the earliest discretizations having now evolved into a complex ecosystem of algorithms and computational strategies. In essence, no two dynamical cores are alike, and their individual successes suggest that no perfect model exists. To better understand modern dynamical cores, this paper aims to provide a comprehensive review of 11 non-hydrostatic dynamical cores, drawn from modeling centers and groups that participated in the 2016 Dynamical Core Model Intercomparison Project (DCMIP) workshop and summer school. This review includes a choice of model grid, variable placement, vertical coordinate, prognostic equations, temporal discretization, and the diffusion, stabilization, filters, and fixers employed by each system.
Funder
Office of Science Division of Atmospheric and Geospace Sciences National Aeronautics and Space Administration National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration U.S. Naval Research Laboratory University of Colorado Boulder
Publisher
Copernicus GmbH
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