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Small-scale physics of the oceanObservations and theoretical models of small-scale phenomena in the oceans are reviewed, with a focus on progress during the period 1983-1986. Topics examined include surface layers, equatorial turbulence, off-equator mixed layers, the scaling of mixing, turbulence concepts, laboratory results, internal waves and mixing, rings, the nature of the bottom layer, double diffusion and intrusions, salt fingers, and biological interactions. Also discussed are developments in instrumentation (fast sampling profilers with upward-profiling capability, deep profilers, ship-motion correction, horizontal samplers, small submersibles, submarines, towed packages, conductivity sensors, dissolved-oxygen sensors, and acoustic Doppler current profilers) and goals for future research.
Document ID
19870053036
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Reprint (Version printed in journal)
Authors
Caldwell, Douglas R.
(Oregon State University Corvallis, United States)
Date Acquired
August 13, 2013
Publication Date
March 1, 1987
Publication Information
Publication: Reviews of Geophysics
Volume: 25
ISSN: 8755-1209
Subject Category
Oceanography
Accession Number
87A40310
Distribution Limits
Public
Copyright
Other

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