An ocean forecasting model for the equatorial region.

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Maxwell, Byron Richard
Date
1972-09Advisor
Haney, Robert L.
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A seven level primitive equation equatorial ocean model
with temperature and salinity is integrated over a 30 year
period to a quasi-steady state. Placement of four of the
seven levels of the model in the first 100 meters gives
sufficient vertical resolution to resolve most major features
of equatorial oceans. The model equivalents of the South
Equatorial Current, the Cromwell Current, vertical upwelling
in the equatorial area, Ekman divergence of mass toward each
pole, and a thermocline were all simulated.
A major conclusion was salinity probably has little
effect on the general circulation patterns in the equatorial
region. Additionally, the use of a vertical eddy diffusion
coefficient for momentum that is dependent upon vertical
stability, vertical current shear, and depth will probably
be required to accurately model the vertical structure of
the currents.
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