Application of a coupled discontinuous–continuous Galerkin finite element shallow water model to coastal ocean dynamics |
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| Authors: | Cheryl Ann Blain T Christopher Massey |
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| Institution: | Naval Research Laboratory, Oceanography Division, Ocean Dynamics and Prediction (Code 7322), Building 1009, C134, Stennis Space Center, MS 39529, USA |
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| Abstract: | A coupled discontinuous–continuous Galerkin (DG–CG) shallow water model is compared to a continuous Galerkin generalized wave-continuity equation (GWCE) based model for the coastal ocean, whereby local mass imbalance typical of GWCE-based solutions is eliminated using the coupled DG–CG approach. Two mass imbalance indicators for the GWCE-based model are presented and analyzed. The indicators motivate discussion on the suitability of using a GWCE-based model versus the locally conservative coupled DG–CG model. Both realistic and idealized test problems for tide, wind, and wave-driven circulation form the basis of the study. For the problems studied, coupled DG–CG solutions retain the robustness of well-documented solutions from GWCE-based models and also capture the dynamics driven by small-scale, highly advective processes which are problematic for GWCE-based models. Issues associated with the coupled DG–CG model are explored, including increased cost due to increased degrees of freedom, the necessary application of slope limiters, as well as the actual coupling process. |
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| Keywords: | Shallow water equations Discontinuous Galerkin methods Coupled finite element methods Generalized wave continuity equation ADCIRC Coastal ocean models Mass error Tidal dynamics Rip currents Bahamas Bight of Abaco |
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