In this project, the P.I.'s will carry out Large-Eddy-Simulations (LES) of the interaction between surface waves and stress-driven flows in the near-surface region of the ocean. Emphasis will be on Langmuir circulations and other phenomena that are difficult to measure directly. Results will contribute to parameterizing turbulence and mixing in the upper ocean, particularly for air-sea interaction models.

Agency
National Science Foundation (NSF)
Institute
Division of Ocean Sciences (OCE)
Application #
8919230
Program Officer
Richard B. Lambert, Jr.
Project Start
Project End
Budget Start
1990-03-01
Budget End
1993-08-31
Support Year
Fiscal Year
1989
Total Cost
$258,000
Indirect Cost
Name
Stanford University
Department
Type
DUNS #
City
Palo Alto
State
CA
Country
United States
Zip Code
94304