Statistical Physics for Stronger Ocean Modeling

Abstract

Our aim is to improve parameterizations of subgrid-scale motions, including eddies, diapycnal mixing and shelf/slope exchange. In applying such parameterizations, we seek to build stronger capability for realistic ocean models and forecasts.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jan 01, 1998
Accession Number
ADA551563

Entities

People

  • Greg Holloway
  • William Merryfield

Organizations

  • Institute of Ocean Sciences

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Materials and Manufacturing Processes

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Arctic Ocean
  • Atlantic Ocean
  • Beaufort Sea
  • Boundaries
  • Fresh Water
  • Heat Energy
  • Ice
  • Intrusion
  • Latent Heat
  • Mechanics
  • North Atlantic Ocean
  • Ocean Currents
  • Oceanography
  • Oceans
  • Ridges
  • Statistical Mechanics
  • Topography

Readers

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