Theoretical Models of Ocean Circulation

本建议对两个物理量进行理论研究， 海洋学专题：盐指和海洋环流。 盐指在海洋中出现，由于不同的规模 盐和热的扩散。 他们被观察到 经常，这项研究将解决物理模型。 此外，海洋环流模型，特别是 将调查西部边界流。 现款车型 试图解释非线性和惯性效应，但 很难获得一致的结果。 本研究将 解决流通的分层模型。

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.