Observations and Theory of Ocean Fronts: Diagnostic Models of Ocean Straits
Abstract
The long-range purpose of these efforts is to improve our understanding of nonlinear mesoscale systems in the ocean and their role in determining the spatial/temporal distribution of environmental properties. Of particular interest are the ways these features are coupled both to the larger scale ocean circulation and to smaller submesoscale features. The efforts combine various suites of observations including Lagrangian and Eulerian current measurements, hydrography and satellite data with both analytical and numerical models to describe these features. One emphasis is on methods of combining different data sets to produce diagnostics and feature models. On the theory side the focus is on taking the results of the data analysis into a set of simple analytical models and then considering both the models and data against a range of numerical simulations. The ultimate goal of the effort is to advance not only the understanding of these features as physical entities, but to also understand the biophysical coupling taking place, their role on property dispersal, and in the long term their effects on different sedimentary environments.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Sep 30, 2001
- Accession Number
- ADA623231
Entities
People
- Donald B. Olson
Organizations
- Rosenstiel School of Marine, Atmospheric, and Earth Science