Annual cycle of upper ocean turbulence in the Nordic Seas: observations and models

Abstract

PROJECT SUMMARY/ABSTRACT APPROVED FOR PUBLIC RELEASEThe Nordic Seas are a region where Arctic and Atlantic water masses meet and exp,erience significant transformations. We propose to study the annual cycle of upper ocean turbulence in the Nordic Seas using microst,ructure equipped Teledyne-Webb Slocum Gliders. The particular focus of our 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 Period, supported,and contextualized with regional ocean models.

Document Details

Document Type
DoD Grant Award
Publication Date
Sep 03, 2022
Source ID
N000142212581

Entities

People

  • Harper Simmons

Organizations

  • Office of Naval Research
  • United States Navy
  • University of Washington

Tags

Fields of Study

  • Environmental science

Readers

  • Coastal Oceanography
  • Ocean-Atmosphere Mesoscale Modeling, Data Assimilation, and Flux Boundary Layers
  • Polar and Arctic Studies

Technology Areas

  • Autonomy