Internal Waves in the Vicinity of the Kuroshio Path
Abstract
My long-term scientific goals are to understand the dynamics of small-scale processes and to quantify the mechanisms by which mixing occurs in the ocean and thereby help develop improved parameterizations of mixing for ocean models. Mixing within the stratified ocean is a particular focus as the complex interplay of internal waves from a variety of sources and turbulence makes this a current locus of uncertainty. A better understanding of energy sources and the dynamics of internal waves will help improve a physics-based parameterization scheme for ocean models.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Sep 30, 2007
- Accession Number
- ADA573078
Entities
People
- Ren-Chieh Lien
Organizations
- University of Washington