Abstract
Models commonly used to study the ocean are reviewed. Most of the chapter derives the equations of motion for the linear, continuously stratified (LCS) model, which are used to obtain most of the solutions in this book. They are obtained by a step-by-step simplification of the equations for a typical, ocean general circulation model. Solutions to the LCS model are represented as expansions in the vertical normal modes of the system: one barotropic mode and an infinite set of baroclinic ones. Layer models are also discussed, and their close relationship to the LCS model noted.
This is a preview of subscription content, log in via an institution to check access.
Access this chapter
Tax calculation will be finalised at checkout
Purchases are for personal use only
Author information
Authors and Affiliations
Corresponding author
1 Electronic supplementary material
Below is the link to the electronic supplementary material.
Rights and permissions
Copyright information
© 2023 The Author(s), under exclusive license to Springer Nature Singapore Pte Ltd.
About this chapter
Cite this chapter
McCreary, J.P., Shetye, S.R. (2023). Ocean Models. In: Observations and Dynamics of Circulations in the North Indian Ocean. Atmosphere, Earth, Ocean & Space. Springer, Singapore. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-19-5864-9_5
Download citation
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-19-5864-9_5
Published:
Publisher Name: Springer, Singapore
Print ISBN: 978-981-19-5863-2
Online ISBN: 978-981-19-5864-9
eBook Packages: Earth and Environmental ScienceEarth and Environmental Science (R0)