RUI: Topics in Large Scale Circulation Theory

这项建议是继续调查的主题， 规模循环理论借助数字和 分析模型，Ierley已经确定了边界的影响 条件，西部边界层和惯性喷流上的 准地转海洋模式的涡度平衡。的 这些研究的主要方面是理解物理 数值解所表现出的特征的原因。 Ierley对这一理论做出了非常有价值的贡献。 海洋环流与他的分析“q驱动”模式， 其中内部流动由平流决定， 位涡扩散他会分析得很高 分辨率，低粘度QG模型的解决方案，显示西方 边界分离和强烈的惯性回流。这 分析对于解释海洋模型的结果至关重要 进行气候研究。

This proposal is to continue investigation on topics of large scale circulation theory. With the aid of numerical and analytical models, Ierley has determined the effect of boundary conditions, western boundary layers and inertial jets on the vorticity balance of quasi-geostrophic (QG) ocean models. The main aspect of these studies is to comprehend the physical reasons for the features exhibited by the numerical solutions. Ierley has produced very valuable contributions to the theory of ocean circulation with his analysis of "q-driven" models, models in which the interior flow is determined by the advection and diffusion of potential vorticity. He will analyze very high resolution, low viscosity QG model solutions which show western boundary separation and intense inertial recirculation. This analysis is critical to interpret results of ocean models used for climatic studies.