Computational aspects of geodynamo simulations

Authors
Glatzmaier, GA Clune, T
Citation
Ga. Glatzmaier et T. Clune, Computational aspects of geodynamo simulations, COMPUT SC E, 2(3), 2000, pp. 61-67
Citations number
16
Categorie Soggetti
Multidisciplinary,"Computer Science & Engineering
Journal title
COMPUTING IN SCIENCE & ENGINEERING
ISSN journal
15219615 → ACNP
Volume
2
Issue
3
Year of publication
2000
Pages
61 - 67
Database
ISI
SICI code
1521-9615(200005/06)2:3<61:CAOGS>2.0.ZU;2-8
Abstract
For almost 50 years, researchers have attempted to understand the geodynamo , a mechanism that maintains the Earth's geomagnetic field. Here, the autho rs discuss their results using the Glatzmaier-Roberts model to create numer ical simulations of the geodynamo.