Unstable and Damped Modes in Coupled Ocean Mixed Layer and Cloud Models
Abstract
The ocean mixed layer and clouds are coupled by the fluxes of momentum, heat, and water mass at the interface. The importance of the fluxes of momentum and heat is well recognized by both meteorologists and oceanographers. However, the water mass flux has been given considerable attention only in atmospheric models since the latent heat release is an importance source of energy for the atmospheric general circulation. The water mass flux is given less attention in ocean models although it is realized that evaporation and precipitation contribute to the surface buoyancy flux which influences the depth of mixing and the thermohaline circulation.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Jan 01, 1990
- Accession Number
- ADA480255
Entities
People
- P. Müller
- Peter Cheng Chu
- R. W. Garwood Jr.
Organizations
- Naval Postgraduate School