Annual cycle of upper ocean turbulence in the Nordiac Seas: observations and models
Abstract
**APPROVED FOR PUBLIC RELEASE**The Nordic Seas are a region where Arctic and Atlantic water masses meet an d experience significant transformations. We propose to study the annual cycle of upper ocean turbulence in the Nordic Seas using microstructure equipped Teledyne-Webb Slocum Gliders. The particular focus of o ur study is the rapid evolution of the Ocean Boundary Layer (OBL) under strong forcing. Complimentary situational awareness (SA) models will be run using the Dynamical Downscaling methodology of Simmons et al., (2019). Glider operations will be maintained continuously over a two year Intensive Operations Pe riod, supported and contextualized with regional ocean models.
Document Details
- Document Type
- DoD Grant Award
- Publication Date
- Sep 07, 2021
- Source ID
- N000142112717
Entities
People
- Harper L. Simmons
Organizations
- Office of Naval Research
- United States Navy
- University of Alaska Fairbanks