Dynamical Evaluation of Gulf Stream Simulations in Models with High Vertical Resolution

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Abstract:

Evaluation in the Gulf Steam Region Summary and Conclusions Given an understanding of Gulf Stream dynamics - supported by a wide range of observational evidence in the upper and abyssal ocean We can evaluate Gulf Stream simulations dynamically - Allows us to identify relationships between flaws in the simulation and flaws in the dynamics - Helps us identify specific improvements that are needed - Much more powerful approach than the traditional focus on improving parameterizations of subgrid-scale processes and on parameter.

Author(s):
Hurlburt, Harley E. ; Chassignet, Eric P. ; Metzger, E. J. ; Richman, James G. ; Schmitz, Jr., William J. ; Shriver, Jay F. ; Wallcraft, Alan J. ; Xu, Xiaobiao
Author Organization(s):
NAVAL RESEARCH LAB STENNIS SPACE CENTER MS
Descriptive Note:
Briefing charts
Supplementary Note:
Presented at the Layered Ocean Model Workshop, RSMAS, University of Miami, held on 1-3 Jun 2009. Prepared in cooperation with FSU/COAPS, Tallahassee, FL; WHOI, Corpus Christi, TX; and USM/DMS, Stennis Space Center, MS. Document consists entirely of briefing charts.
Pagination:
0018

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DOCUMENT & CONTEXTUAL SUMMARY

Distribution:
Approved For Public Release
Distribution Statement:
Approved For Public Release; Distribution Is Unlimited.

RECORD

Collection: TR
Identifying Numbers
Monitor Series:
NRL/MS
 Subject Terms
Joint Capability Areas:
JCA_JCA_4.1.2_Sustain the Force; JCA_4.1_Deployment and Distribution; JCA_8_Building Partnerships
Modernization Areas:
Space
Communities of Interest:
Space
Descriptor(s):
*HIGH RESOLUTION, *GULF STREAM, *VERTICAL ORIENTATION, *SIMULATION, WORKSHOPS, ABYSSAL ZONES, DYNAMICS, MODELS, OCEANS, TEST AND EVALUATION
Field(s)/Group(s):
Physical and Dynamic Oceanography, Optics
Keyword(s):
BRIEFING CHARTS
Report Date:
2009 Jun 03
Creation Date:
2011 Mar 16