Turbulence in an oceanic convective mixed layer

The first direct measurements of turbulence in an oceanic convective mixed layer were obtained during a cold-air outbreak. The uniformity of the turbulent dissipation rate and its relation to the surface buoyancy flux are similar to observations of convection in the atmosphere.

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Published in:Nature (London) 1984-01, Vol.310 (5975), p.282-285
Main Authors: Shay, Thomas J, Gregg, Michael C
Format: Article
Language:English
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Humanities and Social Sciences
Marine
multidisciplinary
Science
Science (multidisciplinary)
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Summary:The first direct measurements of turbulence in an oceanic convective mixed layer were obtained during a cold-air outbreak. The uniformity of the turbulent dissipation rate and its relation to the surface buoyancy flux are similar to observations of convection in the atmosphere.
ISSN:0028-0836
1476-4687
DOI:10.1038/310282a0