Course overview¶
David Whipp
25-29 May 2020
Let’s get to know one another¶
Who am I?¶
Dave Whipp, Associate professor
Geodynamics of convergent orogens
Geomorphology
High-performance computing
Who are you?¶
Name
Home university / study program
Degree pursued (Ph.D., MSc, etc.)
Thesis topic
Practical matters¶
Daily schedule¶
9-12: Online meeting in Zoom
12-15: Free working time for exercises
~15-16: Online meeting in Zoom
Computer stuff and course website¶
Software¶
All software used in this course is freely available
A list of software available for download is provided on the course website (next slide)
Course website¶
All course materials will be posted to the course website: https://introgm.github.io
This page will provide links to lecture slides, scripts used for the course, and other materials
We will be updating the page as we go.
The materials are freely available for use by anyone, subject to the license, so feel free to share with your friends/colleagues!
Course goals and learning objectives¶
Course goals¶
Understand the fundamental physical equations solved in numerical geodynamic models, how they work, and how they affect numerical experiments
Learn how to convert the main equations used to model lithospheric deformation into simple programs
Develop a background understanding of geodynamics that allows you to properly understand the behavior of geodynamic numerical models
Learning objectives¶
At the end of this course, students should be able to:
Solve partial differential equations using the finite-difference method
Differentiate between and implement various boundary and initial conditions in numerical models
Create their own 1D geodynamic models and know how to use modern 3D numerical geodynamic modelling software to simulate common physical processes in the Earth (heat transfer, rock deformation, etc.)
Working methods¶
The course involves a combination of lectures and computer-based exercises
I will try to keep lectures to a minimum, but we do need to present some material you will need to complete the computer exercises
For the computer exercises, you should work together your partner in the course and we will discuss your solutions after you have completed the daily exercises
Schedule¶
Subject to change - Last updated 22.5.2020
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Day 1¶
Morning¶
09:00-09:30 - Course overview and introductions
09:30-11:15 - Key physical processes/concepts
11:15-11:45 - Solving equations
11:45-12:00 - Computer setup/introduction (optional)
Afternoon¶
12:00-15:00 - Python/computing essentials (self study, exercises)
15:00-16:00 - Python/computing essentials (review, Q&A)
Day 2¶
Morning¶
09:00-10:30 - The finite-difference method, part I
10:30-12:00 - Heat conduction and advection in 1D
Afternoon¶
12:00-15:00 - Finite-difference method exercises
15:00-16:00 - Exercise review and Q&A
Day 3¶
Morning¶
09:00-10:30 - Testing your code and benchmarking
10:30-12:00 - Solving the momentum and continuity equations
Afternoon¶
12:00-15:00 - Momentum and continuity equations exercises
15:00-16:00 - Exercise review and Q&A