In this project, the Principal Investigator will continue studies of internal waves in coastal regions, particularly their generation and instability. In the first task, current meter data will be analyzed to determine statistics of the distribution of Richardson Number, and relate it to turbulent dissipation. In the second task, a numerical model will be used to study the generation of internal waves by moving wind stress patterns.

Agency
National Science Foundation (NSF)
Institute
Division of Ocean Sciences (OCE)
Application #
9103152
Program Officer
Richard B. Lambert, Jr.
Project Start
Project End
Budget Start
1991-05-01
Budget End
1996-04-30
Support Year
Fiscal Year
1991
Total Cost
$240,000
Indirect Cost
Name
Nova Southeastern University
Department
Type
DUNS #
City
Fort Lauderdale
State
FL
Country
United States
Zip Code
33314