Impact of Typhoons on the Western Pacific Ocean DRI: Numerical Modeling of Ocean Mixed Layer Turbulence and Entrainment at High Winds
Abstract
This collaborative effort aims to measure and model the response of the upper ocean to strong typhoons both in simple, open ocean conditions and in the more complex conditions caused by ocean eddies, the Kuroshio and complex, shallow bathymetry. The measurements and modeling includes the impact of surface waves, air-sea fluxes and the temperature, salinity and velocity structure of the upper ocean. The goals of this effort are to understand key upper ocean processes, test upper ocean models, test key parameterizations of upper ocean physics used and study the feedback from the ocean to typhoon intensity.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Sep 30, 2008
- Accession Number
- ADA533930
Entities
People
- Ramsey R. Harcourt
Organizations
- University of Washington