POM

Princeton Ocean Model

The Princeton Ocean Model (POM) is an ocean model that captures large-scale ocean circulation processes, nearshore coastal wave dynamics, turbulence dynamics, coastal wetting-drying dynamics.

Developer
Princeton
Model Information
For more information about this model, go to www.ccpo.odu.edu
Spatial Resolution
The vertical spatial dimension is defined by the sigma coordinate on the terrain following vertical scale. Grid mesh is curvilinear or rectilinear.
Temporal Resolution
Short time steps are required for proper model convergence. Step size is dictated by spatial input parameters.
Outputs
Outputs include ocean flows, salinity and temperature.
Intended User
practitioner
Model Type
coastal
Inclusion of Climate Change
Climate conditions are explicitly incorporated through model inputs
Geographic Region
coast
Data Requirements
data provided by the user
Source Code Availability
open source
Dimensions
3d
Computational Burden
high
Scenario Modeling
batch mode likely
Coding Language
FORTRAN
Operating System
not applicable
Mathematical Approach
numerical
Maintenance Plan
maintained
Date of Last Known Update
not available
User Manual
go to documentation at www.ccpo.odu.edu