The Dynamic Structure of a Wind-Induced Eddy.

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Abstract:

The response of the ocean to an axisymmetric cyclone is investigated using a model based on the conservation of potential vorticity in the interior. The results, which confirm the conservation potential vorticity, are used to obtain limiting values of the vertical eddy diffusivity and an effective Ekman depth. Some aspects of the response as a function of the horizontal wavenumber are also investigated. It is found that high wavenumber motion does not penetrate as deeply as low wavenumber motion. Author

Author(s):
O'keefe, Thomas Stephen, Jr
Author Organization(s):
ROSENSTIEL SCHOOL OF MARINE AND ATMOSPHERIC SCIENCE MIAMI FLA
Descriptive Note:
Master's thesis,
Pagination:
0050

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DOCUMENT & CONTEXTUAL SUMMARY

Distribution:
Approved For Public Release

RECORD

Collection: TR
Identifying Numbers
Contract/Grant Number(s):
N00014-67-A-0201-0013
Project Number(s):
NR-083-060
 Subject Terms
Communities of Interest:
No COI(s) Identified
Descriptor(s):
(*OCEAN WAVES, ATMOSPHERIC MOTION), (*TROPICAL CYCLONES, *MARINE METEOROLOGY), VORTICES, ATLANTIC OCEAN, HURRICANE TRACKING, VELOCITY, DENSITY, THESES
Field(s)/Group(s):
Meteorology, Physical and Dynamic Oceanography
Keyword(s):
*AIR WATER INTERACTIONS, EKMAN LAYERS
Report Date:
1971 Aug 01