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Thursday 28 Feb 2019: Dynamically Consistent Parameterization of Mesoscale Eddies
Dr Pavel Berloff - Imperial College London
Harrison 103 14:30-16:30
This work aims at developing new approaches for parameterizing mesoscale eddy effects in eddy-permitting ocean circulation models. Several emerging approaches will be briefly discussed to provide the context. The idea in focus is to approximate transient eddy flux divergence in a simple way, by roughening the resolved flow field. It is demonstrated that this works well for representing eddy backscatter maintaining the western boundary current eastward-jet extension. Due to its utmost simplicity, the approach has strong practical potential.
