Conservative constraint for a quasi‐uniform overset grid on the sphere

Abstract

Abstract A conservative constraint is presented for a new quasi‐uniform overset (Yin‐Yang) grid on the sphere. The Yin‐Yang grid is a newly developed grid system in spherical geometry created by matching two notched latitude–longitude grids which are normal to each other. Global and local conservation is achieved with an interpolation algorithm that exactly guarantees that the fluxes on boundaries of the two grid components are identical. Several numerical experiments are shown to confirm the conservation in passive transport situations and shallow‐water dynamical equations. Copyright © 2006 Royal Meteorological Society.