Near-inertial wave interactions with meandering jets, eddies and fronts
Abstract
The primary goals of the NISKINE DRI are to 1) investigate the rate that near-inertial wave (NIW) energy is input into the upper ocean through time variable wind stress or geostrophic instabilities, 2) explore the propagation and evolution of NIW, particularly the role of interaction with mesoscale or submesoscale vorticity, shear and strain, and 3) understand the associated rates and patterns of turbulent mixing that ensue from this entire chain of dynamics. Here we propose to contribute to these goals in two ways: A) provide direct measurements of turbulent dissipation rates via ship-based microstructure profiling in years 1 and 3, and B) facilitate and assist in fulfilling the overall DRI objectives both within the funded group and though building collaborations with international partners.
Document Details
- Document Type
- DoD Grant Award
- Publication Date
- Sep 04, 2018
- Source ID
- N000141812803
Entities
People
- Kraig Winters
Organizations
- Office of Naval Research
- United States Navy
- University of California, San Diego