Arctic Mixed Layer Dynamics

Abstract

Our long term goal is to understand the dynamic and thermodynamic processes causing changes in the velocity and density structure of the upper Arctic Ocean. For example we seek to understand the heat and mass balance of the mixed layer. In light of recent changes in the upper ocean structure, our long-term goals are shifting partly toward a better understanding of large scale changes and their connection to global scale forcing.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Sep 30, 1998
Accession Number
ADA535045

Entities

People

  • James Morison

Organizations

  • University of Washington

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • C4I
  • Ground and Sea Platforms

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Air Temperature
  • Arctic Ocean
  • Barometric Pressure
  • Beaufort Sea
  • Climate Change
  • Convection
  • Dynamics
  • Greenland Sea
  • Heat Energy
  • High Latitudes
  • Naval Operations
  • Oceans
  • Physics Laboratories
  • Ridges
  • Sea Ice
  • Underwater Vehicles
  • Water

Fields of Study

  • Environmental science

Readers

  • Coastal Oceanography
  • Polar and Arctic Studies