Chapter 2: Some Quasi-Geostrophic Models
As the basic equations and the primitive equations which describe the motions of the atmosphere and oceans are very complicated, researchers should find some models which are simplier but reflect some physical essences. In 1947, Charney established a quasi-geostrophic model in [32], which plays a crucial role in the first 24-hour numerical weather forecast on the ENIAV computer of Institute of Advanced Study in Princeton…