Modeling the high-frequency barotropic response of the ocean to atmospheric disturbances: Sensitivity to forcing, topography, and friction

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作者
Hirose, N
Fukumori, I
Zlotnicki, V
Ponte, RM
机构
[1] Kyushu Univ, Appl Mech Res Inst, Dynam Simulat Res Ctr, Kasuga, Fukuoka 8168580, Japan
[2] Atmospher & Environm Res Inc, Lexington, MA 02421 USA
[3] CALTECH, Jet Prop Lab, Pasadena, CA 91109 USA
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D O I
10.1029/2000JC000763
中图分类号
P7 [海洋学];
学科分类号
0707 ;
摘要
This study examines high-frequency sea level variations forced by changes in surface atmospheric pressure and wind and their sensitivity to different forcing mechanisms, bottom topography resolution, and amount of friction in a barotropic ocean model. Optimal model performance, defined in terms of the explained variance in satellite altimeter and bottom pressure data, is found when using relatively strong friction, equivalent to a damping timescale of only a few days over the deep ocean, and topography with minimal smoothing. Spatial variations of the optimal friction parameter seem to reflect the roughness of bottom topography. The model demonstrates skill in simulating the wind-driven response as well as the nonequilibrium response to atmospheric pressure variations.
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页码:30987 / 30995
页数:9
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