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\subsection{GMREDI: Gent/McWiliams/Redi SGS Eddy Parameterization} |
\subsection{GMREDI: Gent-McWilliams/Redi SGS Eddy Parameterization} |
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There are two parts to the Redi/GM parameterization of geostrophic |
There are two parts to the Redi/GM parameterization of geostrophic |
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eddies. The first aims to mix tracer properties along isentropes |
eddies. The first, the Redi scheme \citep{re82}, aims to mix tracer properties |
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(neutral surfaces) by means of a diffusion operator oriented along the |
along isentropes (neutral surfaces) by means of a diffusion operator oriented |
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local isentropic surface (Redi). The second part, adiabatically |
along the local isentropic surface. |
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The second part, GM \citep{gen-mcw:90,gen-eta:95}, adiabatically |
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re-arranges tracers through an advective flux where the advecting flow |
re-arranges tracers through an advective flux where the advecting flow |
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is a function of slope of the isentropic surfaces (GM). |
is a function of slope of the isentropic surfaces. |
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The first GCM implementation of the Redi scheme was by Cox 1987 in the |
The first GCM implementation of the Redi scheme was by \cite{Cox87} in the |
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GFDL ocean circulation model. The original approach failed to |
GFDL ocean circulation model. The original approach failed to |
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distinguish between isopycnals and surfaces of locally referenced |
distinguish between isopycnals and surfaces of locally referenced |
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potential density (now called neutral surfaces) which are proper |
potential density (now called neutral surfaces) which are proper |
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to the boundary condition of zero value on upper and lower |
to the boundary condition of zero value on upper and lower |
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boundaries. The horizontal bolus velocities are then the vertical |
boundaries. The horizontal bolus velocities are then the vertical |
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derivative of these functions. Here in lies a problem highlighted by |
derivative of these functions. Here in lies a problem highlighted by |
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Griffies et al., 1997: the bolus velocities involve multiple |
\cite{gretal:98}: the bolus velocities involve multiple |
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derivatives on the potential density field, which can consequently |
derivatives on the potential density field, which can consequently |
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give rise to noise. Griffies et al. point out that the GM bolus fluxes |
give rise to noise. Griffies et al. point out that the GM bolus fluxes |
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can be identically written as a skew flux which involves fewer |
can be identically written as a skew flux which involves fewer |
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$\bf{K}_{Redi}$ is a rank 2 tensor that projects the gradient of |
$\bf{K}_{Redi}$ is a rank 2 tensor that projects the gradient of |
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$\tau$ onto the isopycnal surface. The unapproximated projection tensor is: |
$\tau$ onto the isopycnal surface. The unapproximated projection tensor is: |
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\begin{equation} |
\begin{equation} |
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\bf{K}_{Redi} = \left( |
\bf{K}_{Redi} = \frac{1}{1 + |S|^2} \left( |
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\begin{array}{ccc} |
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1 + S_x& S_x S_y & S_x \\ |
1 + S_y^2& -S_x S_y & S_x \\ |
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S_x S_y & 1 + S_y & S_y \\ |
-S_x S_y & 1 + S_x^2 & S_y \\ |
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S_x & S_y & |S|^2 \\ |
S_x & S_y & |S|^2 \\ |
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\right) |
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\subsubsection{GM parameterization} |
\subsubsection{GM parameterization} |
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The GM parameterization aims to parameterise the ``advective'' or |
The GM parameterization aims to represent the ``advective'' or |
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``transport'' effect of geostrophic eddies by means of a ``bolus'' |
``transport'' effect of geostrophic eddies by means of a ``bolus'' |
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velocity, $\bf{u}^*$. The divergence of this advective flux is added |
velocity, $\bf{u}^\star$. The divergence of this advective flux is added |
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to the tracer tendency equation (on the rhs): |
to the tracer tendency equation (on the rhs): |
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\begin{equation} |
\begin{equation} |
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- \bf{\nabla} \cdot \tau \bf{u}^* |
- \bf{\nabla} \cdot \tau \bf{u}^\star |
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The bolus velocity is defined as: |
The bolus velocity $\bf{u}^\star$ is defined as the rotational of a |
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\begin{eqnarray} |
streamfunction $\bf{F}^\star$=$(F_x^\star,F_y^\star,0)$: |
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u^* & = & - \partial_z F_x \\ |
\begin{equation} |
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v^* & = & - \partial_z F_y \\ |
\bf{u}^\star = \nabla \times \bf{F}^\star = |
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w^* & = & \partial_x F_x + \partial_y F_y |
\left( \begin{array}{c} |
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\end{eqnarray} |
- \partial_z F_y^\star \\ |
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where $F_x$ and $F_y$ are stream-functions with boundary conditions |
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$F_x=F_y=0$ on upper and lower boundaries. The virtue of casting the |
\partial_x F_y^\star - \partial_y F_x^\star |
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bolus velocity in terms of these stream-functions is that they are |
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automatically non-divergent ($\partial_x u^* + \partial_y v^* = - |
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\partial_{xz} F_x - \partial_{yz} F_y = - \partial_z w^*$). $F_x$ and |
and thus is automatically non-divergent. In the GM parameterization, the streamfunction is |
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$F_y$ are specified in terms of the isoneutral slopes $S_x$ and $S_y$: |
specified in terms of the isoneutral slopes $S_x$ and $S_y$: |
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\begin{eqnarray} |
\begin{eqnarray} |
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F_x & = & \kappa_{GM} S_x \\ |
F_x^\star & = & -\kappa_{GM} S_y \\ |
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F_y & = & \kappa_{GM} S_y |
F_y^\star & = & \kappa_{GM} S_x |
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\end{eqnarray} |
\end{eqnarray} |
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with boundary conditions $F_x^\star=F_y^\star=0$ on upper and lower boundaries. |
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\bf{u}^\star = \left( |
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This is the form of the GM parameterization as applied by Donabasaglu, |
This is the form of the GM parameterization as applied by Donabasaglu, |
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1997, in MOM versions 1 and 2. |
1997, in MOM versions 1 and 2. |
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\subsubsection{Griffies Skew Flux} |
\subsubsection{Griffies Skew Flux} |
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Griffies notes that the discretisation of bolus velocities involves |
\cite{gr:98} notes that the discretisation of bolus velocities involves |
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multiple layers of differencing and interpolation that potentially |
multiple layers of differencing and interpolation that potentially |
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lead to noisy fields and computational modes. He pointed out that the |
lead to noisy fields and computational modes. He pointed out that the |
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bolus flux can be re-written in terms of a non-divergent flux and a |
bolus flux can be re-written in terms of a non-divergent flux and a |
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skew-flux: |
skew-flux: |
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\begin{eqnarray*} |
\begin{eqnarray*} |
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\bf{u}^* \tau |
\bf{u}^\star \tau |
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& = & |
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\left( \begin{array}{c} |
\left( \begin{array}{c} |
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- \partial_z ( \kappa_{GM} S_x ) \tau \\ |
- \partial_z ( \kappa_{GM} S_x ) \tau \\ |
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\left( \begin{array}{c} |
\left( \begin{array}{c} |
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- \partial_z ( \kappa_{GM} S_x \tau) \\ |
- \partial_z ( \kappa_{GM} S_x \tau) \\ |
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- \partial_z ( \kappa_{GM} S_y \tau) \\ |
- \partial_z ( \kappa_{GM} S_y \tau) \\ |
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\partial_x ( \kappa_{GM} S_x \tau) + \partial_y ( \kappa_{GM} S_y) \tau) |
\partial_x ( \kappa_{GM} S_x \tau) + \partial_y ( \kappa_{GM} S_y \tau) |
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\end{array} \right) |
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+ \left( \begin{array}{c} |
+ \left( \begin{array}{c} |
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\kappa_{GM} S_x \partial_z \tau \\ |
\kappa_{GM} S_x \partial_z \tau \\ |
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\kappa_{GM} S_y \partial_z \tau \\ |
\kappa_{GM} S_y \partial_z \tau \\ |
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- \kappa_{GM} S_x \partial_x \tau - \kappa_{GM} S_y) \partial_y \tau |
- \kappa_{GM} S_x \partial_x \tau - \kappa_{GM} S_y \partial_y \tau |
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\end{array} \right) |
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\end{eqnarray*} |
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The first vector is non-divergent and thus has no effect on the tracer |
The first vector is non-divergent and thus has no effect on the tracer |
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field and can be dropped. The remaining flux can be written: |
field and can be dropped. The remaining flux can be written: |
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\begin{equation} |
\begin{equation} |
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\bf{u}^* \tau = - \kappa_{GM} \bf{K}_{GM} \bf{\nabla} \tau |
\bf{u}^\star \tau = - \kappa_{GM} \bf{K}_{GM} \bf{\nabla} \tau |
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\end{equation} |
\end{equation} |
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where |
where |
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\begin{equation} |
\begin{equation} |
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with the Redi isoneutral mixing scheme: |
with the Redi isoneutral mixing scheme: |
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\begin{equation} |
\begin{equation} |
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\kappa_\rho \bf{K}_{Redi} \bf{\nabla} \tau |
\kappa_\rho \bf{K}_{Redi} \bf{\nabla} \tau |
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- u^* \tau = |
- u^\star \tau = |
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( \kappa_\rho \bf{K}_{Redi} + \kappa_{GM} \bf{K}_{GM} ) \bf{\nabla} \tau |
( \kappa_\rho \bf{K}_{Redi} + \kappa_{GM} \bf{K}_{GM} ) \bf{\nabla} \tau |
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\end{equation} |
\end{equation} |
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In the instance that $\kappa_{GM} = \kappa_{\rho}$ then |
In the instance that $\kappa_{GM} = \kappa_{\rho}$ then |
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\subsubsection{Variable $\kappa_{GM}$} |
\subsubsection{Variable $\kappa_{GM}$} |
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Visbeck et al., 1996, suggest making the eddy coefficient, |
\cite{visbeck:97} suggest making the eddy coefficient, |
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$\kappa_{GM}$, a function of the Eady growth rate, |
$\kappa_{GM}$, a function of the Eady growth rate, |
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$|f|/\sqrt{Ri}$. The formula involves a non-dimensional constant, |
$|f|/\sqrt{Ri}$. The formula involves a non-dimensional constant, |
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$\alpha$, and a length-scale $L$: |
$\alpha$, and a length-scale $L$: |
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Experience with the GFDL model showed that the GM scheme has to be |
Experience with the GFDL model showed that the GM scheme has to be |
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matched to the convective parameterization. This was originally |
matched to the convective parameterization. This was originally |
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expressed in connection with the introduction of the KPP boundary |
expressed in connection with the introduction of the KPP boundary |
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layer scheme (Large et al., 97) but in fact, as subsequent experience |
layer scheme \citep{lar-eta:94} but in fact, as subsequent experience |
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with the MIT model has found, is necessary for any convective |
with the MIT model has found, is necessary for any convective |
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parameterization. |
parameterization. |
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\begin{figure} |
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\begin{center} |
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\resizebox{5.0in}{3.0in}{\includegraphics{part6/tapers.eps}} |
\resizebox{5.0in}{3.0in}{\includegraphics{s_phys_pkgs/figs/tapers.eps}} |
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\caption{Taper functions used in GKW99 and DM95.} |
\caption{Taper functions used in GKW91 and DM95.} |
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\label{fig:tapers} |
\label{fig:tapers} |
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\end{figure} |
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\resizebox{5.0in}{3.0in}{\includegraphics{part6/effective_slopes.eps}} |
\resizebox{5.0in}{3.0in}{\includegraphics{s_phys_pkgs/figs/effective_slopes.eps}} |
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\caption{Effective slope as a function of ``true'' slope using Cox |
\caption{Effective slope as a function of ``true'' slope using Cox |
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slope clipping, GKW91 limiting and DM95 limiting.} |
slope clipping, GKW91 limiting and DM95 limiting.} |
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Slope clipping: |
\subsubsection*{Slope clipping} |
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Deep convection sites and the mixed layer are indicated by |
Deep convection sites and the mixed layer are indicated by |
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homogenized, unstable or nearly unstable stratification. The slopes in |
homogenized, unstable or nearly unstable stratification. The slopes in |
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or simply very large. From a numerical point of view, large slopes |
or simply very large. From a numerical point of view, large slopes |
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lead to large variations in the tensor elements (implying large bolus |
lead to large variations in the tensor elements (implying large bolus |
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flow) and can be numerically unstable. This was first recognized by |
flow) and can be numerically unstable. This was first recognized by |
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Cox, 1987, who implemented ``slope clipping'' in the isopycnal mixing |
\cite{Cox87} who implemented ``slope clipping'' in the isopycnal mixing |
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tensor. Here, the slope magnitude is simply restricted by an upper |
tensor. Here, the slope magnitude is simply restricted by an upper |
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\begin{eqnarray} |
\begin{eqnarray} |
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of the GM/Redi parameterization, re-introducing diabatic fluxes in |
of the GM/Redi parameterization, re-introducing diabatic fluxes in |
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regions where the limiting is in effect. |
regions where the limiting is in effect. |
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Tapering: Gerdes, Koberle and Willebrand, Clim. Dyn. 1991: |
\subsubsection*{Tapering: Gerdes, Koberle and Willebrand, Clim. Dyn. 1991} |
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The tapering scheme used in Gerdes et al., 1999, (\cite{gkw:99}) |
The tapering scheme used in \cite{gkw:91} |
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addressed two issues with the clipping method: the introduction of |
addressed two issues with the clipping method: the introduction of |
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large vertical fluxes in addition to convective adjustment fluxes is |
large vertical fluxes in addition to convective adjustment fluxes is |
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avoided by tapering the GM/Redi slopes back to zero in |
avoided by tapering the GM/Redi slopes back to zero in |
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that the effective vertical diffusivity term $\kappa f_1(S) |S|^2 = |
that the effective vertical diffusivity term $\kappa f_1(S) |S|^2 = |
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\kappa S_{max}^2$. |
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The GKW tapering scheme is activated in the model by setting {\bf |
The GKW91 tapering scheme is activated in the model by setting {\bf |
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GM\_tap\-er\_scheme = 'gkw91'} in {\em data.gmredi}. |
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\subsubsection{Tapering: Danabasoglu and McWilliams, J. Clim. 1995} |
\subsubsection*{Tapering: Danabasoglu and McWilliams, J. Clim. 1995} |
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The tapering scheme used by Danabasoglu and McWilliams, 1995, |
The tapering scheme used by \cite{dm:95} followed a similar procedure but used a different |
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tapering function, $f_1(S)$: |
tapering function, $f_1(S)$: |
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f_1(S) = \frac{1}{2} \left( 1+\tanh \left[ \frac{S_c - |S|}{S_d} \right] \right) |
f_1(S) = \frac{1}{2} \left( 1+\tanh \left[ \frac{S_c - |S|}{S_d} \right] \right) |
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cut-off, turning off the GM/Redi SGS parameterization for weaker |
cut-off, turning off the GM/Redi SGS parameterization for weaker |
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The DM tapering scheme is activated in the model by setting {\bf |
The DM95 tapering scheme is activated in the model by setting {\bf |
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GM\_tap\-er\_scheme = 'dm95'} in {\em data.gmredi}. |
GM\_tap\-er\_scheme = 'dm95'} in {\em data.gmredi}. |
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\subsubsection{Tapering: Large, Danabasoglu and Doney, JPO 1997} |
\subsubsection*{Tapering: Large, Danabasoglu and Doney, JPO 1997} |
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The tapering used in Large et al., 1997, \cite{ldd:97}, is based on the |
The tapering used in \cite{ldd:97} is based on the |
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DM95 tapering scheme, but also tapers the scheme with an additional |
DM95 tapering scheme, but also tapers the scheme with an additional |
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function of height, $f_2(z)$, so that the GM/Redi SGS fluxes are |
function of height, $f_2(z)$, so that the GM/Redi SGS fluxes are |
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reduced near the surface: |
reduced near the surface: |
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\begin{equation} |
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f_2(S) = \frac{1}{2} \left( 1 + \sin(\pi \frac{z}{D} - \pi/2)\right) |
f_2(z) = \frac{1}{2} \left( 1 + \sin(\pi \frac{z}{D} - \frac{\pi}{2})\right) |
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where $D = L_\rho |S|$ is a depth-scale and $L_\rho=c/f$ with |
where $D = L_\rho |S|$ is a depth-scale and $L_\rho=c/f$ with |
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$c=2$~m~s$^{-1}$. This tapering with height was introduced to fix |
$c=2$~m~s$^{-1}$. This tapering with height was introduced to fix |
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some spurious interaction with the mixed-layer KPP parameterization. |
some spurious interaction with the mixed-layer KPP parameterization. |
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The LDD tapering scheme is activated in the model by setting {\bf |
The LDD97 tapering scheme is activated in the model by setting {\bf |
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\subsubsection{Package Reference} |
\subsubsection{Package Reference} |
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GM_VisbK| 1 |SM P M1 |m^2/s |Mixing coefficient from Visbeck etal parameterization |
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GM_Kux | 15 |UU P 177MR |m^2/s |K_11 element (U.point, X.dir) of GM-Redi tensor |
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GM_Kvy | 15 |VV P 176MR |m^2/s |K_22 element (V.point, Y.dir) of GM-Redi tensor |
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GM_Kvz | 15 |VV 178MR |m^2/s |K_23 element (V.point, Z.dir) of GM-Redi tensor |
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GM_Kwy | 15 |VM 180LR |m^2/s |K_32 element (W.point, Y.dir) of GM-Redi tensor |
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\subsubsection{Experiments and tutorials that use gmredi} |
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\item{Global Ocean tutorial, in tutorial\_global\_oce\_latlon verification directory, |
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\item{ Front Relax experiment, in front\_relax verification directory.} |
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\item{ Ideal 2D Ocean experiment, in ideal\_2D\_oce verification directory.} |
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