Posted on September 20, 2023 (Updated on July 9, 2025)
Analyzing the Implications: SWAN’s Inability to Simulate Wave Dynamics in Earth Science
Modeling & PredictionUnderstanding the challenges when SWAN isn’t running Getting Started The Simulating Waves Nearshore (SWAN) model is a widely used numerical tool in wave modeling and geosciences. It is designed to simulate wave conditions in coastal regions, estuaries, and other bodies of water. However, like any complex computational model, SWAN is not immune to challenges and
Posted on September 19, 2023 (Updated on July 9, 2025)
Unlocking the Secrets of Specific Humidity: A Guide to Calculating Specific Humidity from Saturated Specific Humidity in Land Surface Models
Modeling & PredictionWelcome to this comprehensive guide to the calculation of saturated specific humidity. In the field of earth science and land surface modeling, understanding the moisture content of the atmosphere is crucial for various applications such as weather forecasting, climate studies, and hydrological modeling. Specific humidity is a fundamental parameter that describes the absolute amount of
Posted on September 19, 2023 (Updated on July 10, 2025)
Exploring the Influence of Friction on Air Velocity: Unraveling the Secrets of Earth’s Fluid Dynamics
Modeling & PredictionCan air be slowed down by friction? Fluid dynamics and the study of the Earth’s atmosphere have long been fascinating subjects for scientists and researchers. One intriguing question that often arises is whether air can be slowed down by friction. In this article, we will explore the concept of air friction and its effects on
Posted on September 18, 2023 (Updated on July 9, 2025)
Troubleshooting ESMF Installation Error: Resolving ‘error: no match for ‘operator==’
Modeling & PredictionUnderstanding the ESMF Installation Error “error: no match for ‘operator==’” Getting Started When working with ocean models and Earth science applications, the Earth System Modeling Framework (ESMF) is a widely used tool that provides a framework for building and running coupled models. However, during the installation process of ESMF, you may encounter the error message
Posted on September 18, 2023 (Updated on July 9, 2025)
Meaning of ECMWF model levels
Modeling & PredictionGetting Started The European Centre for Medium-Range Weather Forecasts (ECMWF) is a renowned organization specializing in global weather forecasting and climate research. ECMWF’s operational forecast system is based on numerical weather prediction models that use a unique vertical coordinate system known as ECMWF model levels. These levels play a crucial role in representing the vertical
Posted on September 17, 2023 (Updated on July 10, 2025)
Unveiling the Link: Exploring the Definition of Small Layer Thickness in Relation to Bulk Richardson Number and Gradient Richardson Number
Modeling & PredictionUnderstanding Small Layer Thicknesses in the Context of Bulk Richardson Number Approaching Gradient Richardson Number Fluid dynamics plays a crucial role in understanding various phenomena in Earth science, ranging from atmospheric processes to oceanic movements. An important concept in fluid dynamics is the relationship between small layer thickness and the bulk Richardson number approaching the