Ocean Modeling with high-order unstructured grid methods
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چکیده
We review the spatial discretization procedure for three high-order, unstructured grid methods recently developed for use within ocean circulation modeling. They are based respectively on spectral finite element and high-order finite volume formulations. We discuss and contrast the three methods in the context of the shallow water equations.
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