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Stand-alone testing suites are available in a new version of COMPASS (https://github.com/MPAS-Dev/compass ) using standardized python libraries and numerous new test cases.
Automated and improved generation of variable-resolution unstructured meshes and coastlines using jigsaw (https://github.com/dengwirda/jigsaw ) and COMPASS.
Transplanting MPAS code from the MPAS-Dev repository directly into the E3SM repository to simplify alterations, testing, and pull requests.
MPAS-Ocean
Redi isopycnal mixing has been updated, tested, and tuned in combination with the Gent-McWilliams parameterization.
A new semi-implicit barotropic solver has been introduced as an option.
There have been a number of performance improvements, including an initial GPU port of several portions of the model using OpenACC directives.
Ability to have inactive top cells below ice shelves.
Tracking and verification of flux budgets with coupler
Improvements in code simplicity and readability include transplanting MPAS code directly into E3SM repository, direct access to mesh and config variables, and excluding init mode in forward runs.
Addition of tidal forcing, wetting and drying for shorelines, internal wave drag, GOTM vertical mixing library, and sediment transport (all not yet fully validated).
MPAS-
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Seaice
The sea-ice component remains MPAS-seaice. Major changes since version 1 include:…
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