Enhanced Predictability Through Lagrangian Observations and Analysis

Abstract

Our long-term goal is better understanding of mesoscale and submesoscale ocean dynamics and their influence on transport processes. We are now focused on applying Lagrangian observations and analysis tools to ocean model velocities to: Predict the evolving path of sensor arrays; Evaluate the accuracy of Lagrangian predictions; and Use errors in Lagrangian predictions to provide feedback to the modelers on ways to improve model dynamics from the Lagrangian perspective.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Sep 30, 2008
Accession Number
ADA533826

Entities

People

  • Albert D. Kirwan
  • B. L. Lipphardt Jr.

Organizations

  • University of Delaware

Tags

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Accuracy
  • Acoustic Detectors
  • Detectors
  • Dispersions
  • Dynamics
  • Errors
  • Feedback
  • Flow
  • Fluid Flow
  • Navy
  • Observation
  • Oceans
  • Particles
  • Stagnation Point
  • Surface Transportation
  • Transport Ships
  • Universities

Fields of Study

  • Environmental science

Readers

  • Ocean-Atmosphere Mesoscale Modeling, Data Assimilation, and Flux Boundary Layers