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This reference manual aims to provide comprehensive guidance on the NEMO ocean engine model used for ocean circulation studies.

March 26, 2026Open Access

NEMO Ocean Engine Reference Manual

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This reference manual aims to provide comprehensive guidance on the NEMO ocean engine model used for ocean circulation studies.
Describes the primitive equation model designed for various ocean circulation problems.
Provides guidelines for adapting the model for regional and global scales.
Includes instructions on interacting with other components of the earth climate system.
Enables researchers to study ocean dynamics over a wide range of space and time scales.
Facilitates improved understanding of ocean and climate interactions.

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The ocean engine of NEMO is a primitive equation model adapted to regional and global ocean circulation problems. It is intended to be a flexible tool for studying the ocean and its interactions with the others components of the earth climate system over a wide range of space and time scales. To cite this edition: Madec, G. and the NEMO System Team, 2026. NEMO Ocean Engine Reference Manual, Zenodo, https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.1464816

NEMO Ocean Engine Reference Manual

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