Long-Range Acoustic Doppler Current Profilers for Internal Waves in Straits Experiment (IWISE)
Abstract
We are interested in the general problems of internal waves and ocean mixing. Knowledge of these is important for advancing the performance of operational and climate models, as well as for understanding local problems such as pollutant dispersal and biological productivity. In the specific case of NLIWs, the currents and displacements of the waves are strong enough to impact undersea operations. We use a combination of several existing instruments, several satellite products, simple models, and the development of new technology to study the physics of the ocean and the interaction between phenomena at different scales in particular how mesoscale and large-scale features in the ocean impact the generation, propagation, and dissipation of internal waves. The research conducted in IWISE substantially improves both our understanding and predictive ability of linear and non-linear internal tides in Luzon Strait and the South China Sea.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Dec 11, 2012
- Accession Number
- ADA572050
Entities
People
- Luc Rainville
- Matthew H. Alford
Organizations
- University of Washington