smooth u^2: 9.7 global
avg
POP-alpha in the North Atlantic
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0.1
mKE: 13.2
total
KE=~43
¥POP-a is still under development for realistic
domains.
¥Rough topography and high velocities in jets cause difficulties.
POP-Leray 0.2¼
Eddy kinetic energy (3yr mean)
¥The Leray model, a simplified version of LANS-a, shows
promising results: higher kinetic and eddy kinetic energy.
kinetic
energy