The European Coupled Atmosphere Wave Ocean Model ECAWOM
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The European Coupled Atmosphere Wave Ocean model ECAWOM and its application to a North Sea storm are described. The model was integrated for the 1 month period of February 1993. Preliminary analysis of the results suggest that the model is capable of reproducing the basic features of the atmospheric, the wave, and the surge characteristics for this 1 month period. However, further analysis and integrations are needed to fully assess the skill of the developed model, its potential for long term integrations, and the impact of sea state dependent air-sea fluxes on the atmospheric and the oceanic circulation.
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