Scaling of Langmuir Circulation: Field Work of Opportunity
Abstract
The goal is to understand and parameterize the processes controlling exchanges between the air and ocean, across the ocean surface, mixed layer, and upper thermocline. Langmuir circulation (LC) is an important coherent structure in the wind-mixed layer. Thus, for example, we wish to identify the important input parameters determining the characteristics of coherent structures such as LC, and to identify interactions with internal waves or fronts, and (finally) how these affect the physics, chemistry, and biology of the uppermost layer of ocean.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Sep 30, 2003
- Accession Number
- ADA628635
Entities
People
- Jerome A. Smith
Organizations
- Scripps Institution of Oceanography