The dynamics of western boundary currents in the ocean will be considered in this work. This theoretical investigation will address the problem of recirculation by analyzing the transformation of properties such as potential vorticity as the current departs from the western margin of the ocean. In addition, the work will address the context of separation in the larger ocean energy balance.

Agency
National Science Foundation (NSF)
Institute
Division of Ocean Sciences (OCE)
Application #
9018008
Program Officer
Richard B. Lambert, Jr.
Project Start
Project End
Budget Start
1990-12-01
Budget End
1993-04-30
Support Year
Fiscal Year
1990
Total Cost
$124,000
Indirect Cost
Name
University of California-San Diego Scripps Inst of Oceanography
Department
Type
DUNS #
City
La Jolla
State
CA
Country
United States
Zip Code
92093