Sigma coordinate system

The sigma coordinate system is a common coordinate system used in computational models for oceanography, meteorology and other fields where fluid dynamics are relevant. This coordinate system receives its name from the independent variable used to represent a scaled pressure level.

Models that use a sigma coordinate system include the Princeton Ocean Model (POM), the COupled Hydrodynamical Ecological model for REgioNal Shelf seas (COHERENS), the ECMWF Integrated Forecast System, and various other numerical weather prediction models.

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