Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya · BarcelonaTech

Integral Modelling of Marine Systems (250577) – Course 2024/25 PDF

Contents

- Introduction to the subject, approach, evaluation methodology - Motivation / need for modeling - Physical, mathematical, numerical models

Dedication

3h Large group + 4h 12m Self Study
Total: 7h 12m

Domain and dimensions. Structured and unstructured meshes. Z and sigma coordinates. Boundary conditions (surface, bottom, lateral, open). Initial conditions, spin-up, cold and hot start. Data assimilation. Validation of a model, sources of error, validity and limitations. Problems

Dedication

10h Large group + 3h Medium group + 18h 12m Self Study
Total: 31h 12m

Relevant equations. Types of models. Forcings. Application examples. Problems There will be a practical wave modeling exercise using the SWAN model, to assess the importance of the boundary conditions and of the general quality of data used to feed numerical models.

Dedication

8h Large group + 2h Medium group + 5h Laboratory classes + 28h Self Study
Total: 43h

Relevant equations. Types of models. Forcings; atmosphere-ocean interaction. Simple models (tides, storm surges ...). Complex models (eg, ROMS). Application examples Problems Programming of a simple hydrodynamic model using Matlab.

Dedication

5h Large group + 4h Medium group + 6h Laboratory classes + 19h 36m Self Study
Total: 34h 36m

Ecologicla models. Types and characteristics. Simple case using a ecosystem model

Dedication

2h Large group + 2h Medium group + 6h Laboratory classes + 5h 36m Self Study
Total: 15h 36m

Relevant equations. Types of models and characteristics. Simulation using a simple transport model

Dedication

4h Large group + 4h Medium group + 5h 36m Self Study
Total: 13h 36m

Particularities of modeling in coastal areas: boundary problems, asymmetries, shallow-depth, density

Dedication

2h Large group + 2h 48m Self Study
Total: 4h 48m