LIDAR Studies of Small-Scale Lateral Dispersion in the Ocean
Abstract
Our long-term goal is to better understand lateral mixing processes in the ocean on scales of 10 m to 10 km, i.e., the submesoscale . We aim to understand the underlying mechanisms and forcing, as well as the temporal, spatial, and scale variability of such mixing. This research will contribute to fundamental knowledge of ocean dynamics at these scales, and to efforts to properly parameterize sub-grid scale mixing and stirring in numerical models. Ultimately our research will also enhance modeling and understanding of upper ocean ecosystems, since the flow of nutrients and plankton depends on stirring and mixing at these scales. Note: This report is almost identical to the one submitted by Miles Sundermeyer, since we have done the field work and its analysis together. However, we have left out the modeling work that Sundermeyer has done with Lelong and Birch. See his report for that work and associated publications.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Sep 30, 2012
- Accession Number
- ADA590442
Entities
People
- Eugene Terray
- James R. Ledwell
Organizations
- Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution