Mixed Layer Evolution and Mesoscale Variability in the Labrador Sea

Our long-term goals are to understand the mesoscale dynamics of deep convection, and the links between the surface mixed layer, the underlying thermocline, the upper level circulation, and surface heat fluxes.

Bibliographic Details
Main Authors:	Prater, Mark, Rossby, Tom
Other Authors:	RHODE ISLAND UNIV NARRAGANSETT GRADUATE SCHOOL OF OCEANOGRAPHY
Format:	Text
Language:	English
Published:	1997
Subjects:	Physical and Dynamic Oceanography Fluid Mechanics Thermodynamics CONVECTION LABRADOR SEA MIXED LAYER(MARINE) EDDIES(FLUID MECHANICS) EVOLUTION(GENERAL) HEAT FLUX INSTABILITY OCEAN CURRENTS OCEAN SURFACE THERMOCLINES VARIATIONS SURFACE HEAT FLUXES UPPER LEVEL CIRCULATION DEEP CONVECTION Labrador Sea
Online Access:	http://www.dtic.mil/docs/citations/ADA627823 http://oai.dtic.mil/oai/oai?&verb=getRecord&metadataPrefix=html&identifier=ADA627823

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Summary:	Our long-term goals are to understand the mesoscale dynamics of deep convection, and the links between the surface mixed layer, the underlying thermocline, the upper level circulation, and surface heat fluxes.