Dyamical Systems Theory and Lagrangian Data Assimilation in 4D Geophysical Fluid Dynamics

Abstract

The long-term goal of our project (known as OCEAN 3D+1) was to better understand and predict ocean circulation features that are fundamentally three-dimensional in space and that vary in time. In particular, we sought to quantify the dynamical processes that govern the formation, evolution, and predictability of 3D+1 transport pathways in the ocean. Our approach was to develop algorithms to thoroughly analyze a hierarchy of model and observations, ranging from very idealized models of isolated features (waves, eddies, etc.) to more realistic features as seen in models or observations.

Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jun 30, 2017
Accession Number
AD1039221

Entities

People

  • Lawrence J. Pratt

Organizations

  • Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution

Tags

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Algorithms
  • Assimilation
  • Dynamics
  • Fluid Dynamics
  • Hierarchies
  • Observation
  • Ocean Currents
  • Oceans
  • Personal Information Managers
  • Three Dimensional
  • Transport Ships

Readers

  • Atmospheric Science/Meteorology
  • Fluid Dynamics.
  • Theoretical Analysis.

Technology Areas

  • Space