Analysis of modified Godunov type schemes for the two-dimensional linear wave equation with Coriolis source term on cartesian meshes

Abstract

The study deals with collocated Godunov type finite volume schemes applied to the two-dimensional linear wave equation with Coriolis source term. The purpose is to explain the wrong behaviour of the classic scheme and to modify it in order to avoid accuracy issues around the geostrophic equilibrium and in geostrophic adjustment processes. To do so, a Hodge-like decomposition is introduced. Then three different well-balanced strategies are introduced. Some properties of the associated modified equations are proven and then extended to the semi-discrete case. Stability of fully discrete schemes under a suitable CFL condition is established thanks to a Von Neumann analysis. Some numerical results reinforce the purpose and exhibit the concrete improvements achieved by the application of these new techniques in both linear and nonlinear cases.