Numerical Modeling
Numerical modeling is a fundamental tool in physical oceanography, allowing researchers to simulate and predict ocean dynamics across multiple spatial and temporal scales. Given the complexity and vastness of the ocean, models help bridge observational gaps, test hypotheses, and improve our understanding of key processes. From global circulation models to high-resolution simulations of mesoscale and submesoscale features, numerical modeling plays a crucial role in advancing ocean science. As computational power increases, so does our ability to develop more accurate and detailed representations of the ocean system.
- Coupled atmosphere-ocean models
- From large-scale to submesoscale model
- ROMS (Regional Ocean Modeling System)
- HYCOM (HYbrid Coordinate Ocean Model)
- MITgcm (MIT General Circulation Model)
- FVCOM (Finite Volume Community Ocean Model)
- NEMO (Nucleus for European Modelling of the Ocean)
- MOM (Modular Ocean Model)
- POP (Parallel Ocean Program)
- POM (Princeton Ocean Model)
- VerOS (Versatile Ocean Simulation)
- GIGATL
- Local scale
Some of these models are used to produce an operational solution that is provided by several institutions:
- Copernicus Marine Services provides several numerical models based on the NEMO development. Some of them are Global Ocean Physics Reanalysis or Global Ocean Ensemble Physics Reanalysis.
- Copernicus Marine Service also provides the Global Ocean Waves Reanalysis.
- Fleet Numerical Meteorology and Oceanography Center (FNMOC) produces ESPC-D-V02, which is based on HYCOM.