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CSIRO Marine and Atmospheric Research
Past Seminars

Seminar Abstract

An overview of ocean models and modelling at GFDL*

The Geophysical Fluid Dynamics Laboratory (GFDL) has traditionally focused its ocean climate modelling on the z-model modular ocean model (MOM). Recent efforts have gone into configuring MOM4 for use in the latest GFDL global climate model for studies of climate change. Highlights of recent algorithm and parameterisation advances in MOM4 will be summarised.

GFDL has two other mature ocean model codes: The Hallberg Isopycnal Model (HIM) and the MITgcm (with hydrostatic and non-hydrostatic capabilities). I will provide a summary of the uses of these models, such as in climate and process modelling, as well as plans for the development of next generation ocean codes at GFDL.

Finally, I will provide a brief summary of proposed work focus during my 12 months in Hobart.

*National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration's Geophysical Fluid Dynamics Laboratory
in Princeton, NJ

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CSIRO = Marine Laboratories Auditorium, Castray Esplanade, Hobart

For further information, or to schedule a seminar, contact:
Peter Oke, (Oceanographic seminars) CSIRO Marine Research (03) 6232 5387
Piers Dunstan, (Biological seminars) CSIRO Marine Research (03) 6232 5382
Katrina Nitschke, Antarctic Climate and Ecosystems CRC (03) 6226 2265 & IASOS, University of Tasmania (03) 6226 2509