FV3: Finite-Volume Cubed-Sphere Dynamical Core
Return to FV3 Applications
The Dynamical Core Intercomparison Project (DCMIP) in June 2016 consisted of a series of idealized tests for a dozen global climate and weather models, with a particular emphasis on non-hydrostatic simulation.
More recent idealized FV3 test cases can be seen in the examples directory of the official FV3 GitHub.
Moist Baroclinic Wave Test with Terminator Test
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Results at Day 9
![](https://www.gfdl.noaa.gov/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/uniform_mainvars_day9.png)
![](https://www.gfdl.noaa.gov/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/streched_mainvars_day9.png)
Idealized Tropical Cyclone Test
![](https://www.gfdl.noaa.gov/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/fv3.162.r50.L30.cubed_.nonhydro.nc_.png)
![](https://www.gfdl.noaa.gov/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/fv3.162-alt.r12.L30.cubed_.nonhydro.nc_.png)
![](https://www.gfdl.noaa.gov/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/montage.png)
Supercell Test
![](https://www.gfdl.noaa.gov/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/SS_cw_gray.gif)
![](https://www.gfdl.noaa.gov/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/vardz.lvl24.v2.gif)