Theoretical Models of Ocean Circulation

这项提议是对两个物理海洋学主题进行理论研究：盐手指和海洋环流。由于盐和热扩散的程度不同，海洋中会出现盐指。它们经常被观察到，这项研究将讨论它们的物理模型。此外，还将研究海洋环流模型，特别是西部边界流。目前的模型试图解释非线性和惯性效应，但很难获得一致的结果。这项研究将讨论环流的分层模型。

This proposal is to conduct theoretical studies on two physical oceanographic topics: salt fingers, and ocean circulation. Salt fingers occur in the ocean due to the differing magnitudes of salt and heat diffusion. They have been observed frequently, and this study will address models of the physics. In addition, models of the ocean circulation, particularly western boundary currents will be investigated. Current models attempt to account for non-linear and inertial effects, but have difficulty obtaining consistent results. This study will address layered models of the circulation.