Kunze 9633315 The characteristics of the internal waves and turbulence field in Monterey Submarine Canyon will be measured with a suite of vertical fine-scale and microstructure profilers and shipboard instruments to test the hypothesis the energy flux of up-canyon propagating semi-diurnal internal waves is lost to turbulent dissipation and mixing. Also of interest are the shape, level heterogeneity and anisotropy of the vertical wavenumber spectrum on the fine- scale (wavelength 10-50 m) as compared to that found in the open ocean. Finally, the turbulence measurements will be used to assess the importance of canyons to mixing at boundaries.

Agency
National Science Foundation (NSF)
Institute
Division of Ocean Sciences (OCE)
Application #
9633315
Program Officer
Eric C. Itsweire
Project Start
Project End
Budget Start
1996-11-15
Budget End
2001-10-31
Support Year
Fiscal Year
1996
Total Cost
$545,835
Indirect Cost
Name
University of Washington
Department
Type
DUNS #
City
Seattle
State
WA
Country
United States
Zip Code
98195