Dissipation of internal wave energy
Dissipation of internal wave energy generated on a critical slope (model results). The steepening of the isotherms (red lines) result in overturns and strong dissipation (see Gemmrich & Klymak 2015, JPO.)
Publications
Gemmrich, J. and J. M. Klymak, 2015: 'Dissipation of Internal Wave Energy Generated on a Critical Slope.'
. J. Phys. Oceanog., 45 : 2221-2238, DOI:dx.doi.org/10.1175/JPO-D-14-0236.1 '
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Burchard, H., P.D. Craig, J.R. Gemmrich, H. van Haren, P.-P. Mathieu, H.E.M. Meier, W. A.M. Nimmo Smith, H. Prandke, T.P. Rippeth, E.D. Skyllingstad, W.D. Smyth, D.J.S. Welsh, and H.W. Wijesekera, 2008: 'Observational and numerical modeling methods for quantifying coastal ocean turbulence and mixing', Progr. Oceanogr., 76, 399-442.
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Gemmrich, J. and H. van Haren, 2002: 'Internal wave band kinetic energy production: flat vs sloping
bottom'. Journal of Sea Research, 47, 209-222
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Gemmrich, J. and H. van Haren, 2002: 'Internal wave band eddy fluxes above a continental slope'.
Journal of Marine Research, 60, 227-253.
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Gemmrich, J. and H. van Haren, 2001: 'Thermal fronts generated by internal waves propagating
obliquely along the continental slope'. Journal of Physical Oceanography,
31, 649-655.
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Last Modified: January 3, 2016
Johannes Gemmrich - gemmrich@uvic.ca