Characteristics
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The model was initialized with results from the NPac model,
and run for 1996 through 2002 with NCEP forcing. The resulting
sea surface height anomaly are shown below (left) compared to
TOPEX (right). Click image for animation. Eddies of realistic size
and seasonality are produced, as are El Nino related interannual variations.
Run with NCEP forcing:
The run with MM5 forcing:
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