An ocean forecasting model for the equatorial region.
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Authors
Maxwell, Byron Richard
Subjects
ocean
numerical
ocean circulation
ocean prediction
equatorial ocean model
numerical
ocean circulation
ocean prediction
equatorial ocean model
Advisors
Haney, Robert L.
Date of Issue
1972-09
Date
September 1972
Publisher
Monterey, California. Naval Postgraduate School
Language
en_US
Abstract
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.
Type
Thesis
Description
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Department
Meteorology
Organization
Naval Postgraduate School (U.S.)
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Distribution Statement
Approved for public release; distribution is unlimited.
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This publication is a work of the U.S. Government as defined in Title 17, United States Code, Section 101. Copyright protection is not available for this work in the United States.