The GFDL Modular Ocean Model (MOM)
  • MOM is a 3-dimensional, z-coordinate, primitive equation ocean circulation model.

  • Version 3.0.0 of MOM was developed in 1999-2000. It wa developed and supported by scientists inside and outside of GFDL. Presently, MOM4 is the focus of the GFDL model development team. MOM3 is no longer supported by GFDL scientists.

  • MOM 3.0.0 is freely available at ftp.gfdl.gov/pub/GFDL_MOM3. IMPORTANT: Please register with the MOM Bulletin Board when you grab a version of the code so that we know who you are.

  • MOM3 Manual in html

  • The MOM Bulletin Board for FAQs

  • MOM3 relative to MOM2 and MOM2 relative to MOM1

  • Information about the earlier MOM1 and MOM2 codes. Note, MOM1 and MOM2 are no longer supported by GFDL.

  • MOM related software

  • Links to other ocean models

  • U.S. Dept. of Commerce Software License that applies to MOM


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