Sarkisyan A.S., Sündermann J. Modelling Ocean Climate Variability

Springer Science+Business Media, 2009, 374 pages, ISBN: 1402092075In this wide-ranging and comprehensive review of the historical development and current status of ocean circulation models, the analysis extends from simple analytical approaches to the latest high-resolution numerical models with data assimilation. The authors, both of whom are pioneer scientists in ocean and shelf sea modelling, look back at the evolution of Western and Eastern modelling methodologies during the second half of the last century. They also present the very latest information on ocean climate modelling and offer examples for a number of oceans and shelf seas.The book includes a critical analysis of literature on ocean climate variability modelling, as well as assessing the strengths and weaknesses of the best-known modelling techniques. It also anticipates future developments in the field, focusing on models based on a synthesis of numerical simulation and field observation, and on nonlinear thermodynamic model data synthesis.Mathematical Background and Methods of Ocean Modelling
Simple Linear Models for Diagnostic Calculation of Ocean Climate Characteristics
Nonlinear Models for Diagnostic, Prognostic and Adjustment Calculations of Ocean Climate Characteristics
Synthesis of Models and Observed Data
Modelling of Climate Variability in Selected Ocean Basins
Modelling Climate Variability of Selected Shelf Seas