A theoretical study of the dynamics of ocean boundary currents and their interaction with lateral boundaries will be conducted. Three cases are studied: (1) a flow parallel to a continental slope through a conversing strait; (2) the evolution of an unstable barotropic shear layer on the continental slope and (3) the eddy- jet interaction of the Gulf Stream.

Agency
National Science Foundation (NSF)
Institute
Division of Ocean Sciences (OCE)
Application #
9216319
Program Officer
Richard B. Lambert, Jr.
Project Start
Project End
Budget Start
1993-01-15
Budget End
1996-12-31
Support Year
Fiscal Year
1992
Total Cost
$320,000
Indirect Cost
Name
Florida State University
Department
Type
DUNS #
City
Tallahassee
State
FL
Country
United States
Zip Code
32306