Circulation of Marginal and Semi-Enclosed Seas (Sea of Japan and Related Process Studies)
Abstract
My long-term goal is to understand the circulation dynamics of marginal and semi-enclosed seas through numerical simulation. Understanding the weather-driven transient flows (especially in coastal regions), mesoscale variability, ventilation, seasonal and interannual variability, and flow interactions with the basin topography are part of this goal. I wish to determine the "necessary and sufficient" conditions for usefully accurate numerical simulations, which requires attention to model evaluation using observations as well as other models. For example, the oceanographic community has yet to establish the space-time resolution and amplitude accuracy requirements for atmospheric forcing of marginal and semi-enclosed seas. Given the difficulty of determining, in particular, open (lateral) boundary conditions, it is anticipated that data assimilation will be required.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Sep 30, 1998
- Accession Number
- ADA539782
Entities
People
- Christopher N. Mooers
Organizations
- Rosenstiel School of Marine, Atmospheric, and Earth Science