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Nesting Ocean Models

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Ocean Weather Forecasting

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This note is focused on the problem of providing boundary conditions for regional ocean models. It is shown that usual methods generally do not address the correct problem, but more or less approaching ones. A tentative classification of these methods is proposed. Then their theoretical foundations are discussed, and recommendations are given.

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    Eric Blayo & Laurent Debreu

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  1. University of Miami, USA

    Eric P. Chassignet

  2. LEGI, CNRS, Grenoble, France

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Blayo, E., Debreu, L. (2006). Nesting Ocean Models. In: Chassignet, E.P., Verron, J. (eds) Ocean Weather Forecasting. Springer, Dordrecht. https://doi.org/10.1007/1-4020-4028-8_5

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