Author(s): Ricardo Martins; Andre B. Fortunato; Anabela Oliveira; Goncalo Jesus; Soroosh Mani; Edward Myers; Saeed Moghimi
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Abstract: The flexibility provided by unstructured grids is a major advantage for coastal ocean modeling. The drawback is the difficulty to generate good quality unstructured grids, and the steep learning curve required to use grid generators. In addition, the grid generation procedure requires the availability of bathymetry and coastline data for the system of interest. Finding and processing these data can be a major burden on modelers. This paper describes and illustrates an open, online grid generator web assistant that overcomes these problems, greatly simplifying the process of mesh generation for beginner and intermediate users. The grid generator builds both horizontal and vertical grids, and is integrated in the OPENCoastS service.
Year: 2024