1. Introduction

This User’s Guide provides guidance for setting and running the regional MOM6-COBALT System.

Note

This User’s Guide is still a WIP and is subject to change at any time.

The detailed description of the model system can be found in Ross et al. [RSA+23] (2023)

1.1. Disclaimer

The United States Department of Commerce (DOC) GitHub project code is provided on an “as is” basis and the user assumes responsibility for its use. DOC has relinquished control of the information and no longer has a responsibility to protect the integrity, confidentiality, or availability of the information. Any claims against the Department of Commerce stemming from the use of its GitHub project will be governed by all applicable Federal laws. Any reference to specific commercial products, processes, or services by service mark, trademark, manufacturer, or otherwise, does not constitute or imply their endorsement, recommendation, or favoring by the Department of Commerce. The Department of Commerce seal and logo, or the seal and logo of a DOC bureau, shall not be used in any manner to imply endorsement of any commercial product or activity by DOC or the United States Government.

1.2. References

RSA+23

A. C. Ross, C. A. Stock, A. Adcroft, E. Curchitser, R. Hallberg, M. J. Harrison, K. Hedstrom, N. Zadeh, M. Alexander, W. Chen, E. J. Drenkard, H. du Pontavice, R. Dussin, F. Gomez, J. G. John, D. Kang, D. Lavoie, L. Resplandy, A. Roobaert, V. Saba, S.-I. Shin, S. Siedlecki, and J. Simkins. A high-resolution physical–biogeochemical model for marine resource applications in the northwest atlantic (mom6-cobalt-nwa12 v1.0). Geoscientific Model Development, 16(23):6943–6985, 2023. URL: https://gmd.copernicus.org/articles/16/6943/2023/, doi:10.5194/gmd-16-6943-2023.