Evaluation of Surface Exchange Coefficients from Mildex Ocean/Atmosphere Mixed Layer Data.
Abstract
This thesis evaluates a coupled oceanic-atmospheric boundary (ABL/OBL) model which provides single-station prediction capability relative to wind stress and oceanic mixed layer depth observations. The model is initialized and verified using data obtained during the 1983 Mixed Layer Dynamics Experiment (MILDEX). Model computation of friction velocity and oceanic mixed layer depth are compared with observations from both atmospheric frontal and non-frontal synoptic situations. Favorable results of model predictions are achieved although in some cases they are slightly higher than observed turbulence derived values of . Mixed layer predictions are very close to the observed except in frontal regions. Proper ABL/OBL model initialization of boundary layer values is critical in order to achieve favorable results. keywords: Marine atmospheric boundary layer; Oceanic boundary layer; Coupled boundary layer model; Interface; Well-mixed layers; Surface turbulent fluxes; Friction velocity.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Mar 01, 1985
- Accession Number
- ADA156765
Entities
People
- H. S. Rosner
Organizations
- Naval Postgraduate School