Mesoscale Dynamics, Lateral and Vertical Mixing in China Seas and Western Pacific
Abstract
The long-term goal of our research program is to understand and parameterize the links between background forcing and ensuing mesoscale and small-scale features of oceanic dynamics, with emphases on lateral and vertical mixing. The objectives for 2012 were: (i) to conduct new measurements of turbulence, stratification, and currents in the South China Sea (SCS) for the purposes of further studies on coupling high-amplitude internal waves and mixing and developing a comprehensive database for the region; (ii) to study the variability of internal waves and turbulent kinetic energy (TKE) dissipation rate in the southeastern part of the East China Sea (ECS), particularly in relation to the tidal dynamics in the region; (iii) to continue analysis of the distribution of TKE dissipation rate in different areas of SCS and estimate the contributions of pycnocline and BBL to the dissipation on the shelf, and (iv) to initiate collaboration with oceanographers of Sri Lanka, helping to shape a framework of the ONR s ASIRI-DRI.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Sep 30, 2012
- Accession Number
- ADA590510
Entities
People
- Harindra J. S. Fernando
- Iossif Lozovatsky
Organizations
- University of Notre Dame