Coherent Spatial Patterns and Material Transport in Oceanic Flows
Abstract
The main subject of the contract is spontaneous emergence, dynamics, and properties of the coherent spatial patterns in oceanic flows. The oceanic regimes include penetrating convection with rotation, wind-driven circulation of the midlatitude ocean, thermohaline circulation, coastal currents near the U.S. West Coast, planetary boundary layers and surface gravity waves. Consideration is also given to interactions between the coherent patterns, material transport, and spontaneous low-frequency variability. Some of the results are used for developing improved computational algorithms and parameterizations for oceanic models.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Sep 01, 1999
- Accession Number
- ADA367636
Entities
People
- James C. McWilliams
Organizations
- University of California, Los Angeles