Sensitivity study of the generation of mesoscale eddies in a numerical model of Hawaii islands

The oceanic circulation around the Hawaiian archipelago is characterized by a complex circulation and the presence of mesoscale eddies west of the islands. These eddies typically develop and persist for weeks to several months in the area during persistent trade winds conditions. A series of numeric...

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Main Authors: M. Kersalé, A. M. Doglioli, A. A. Petrenko
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Copernicus Publications 2011-05-01
Series:Ocean Science
Online Access:http://www.ocean-sci.net/7/277/2011/os-7-277-2011.pdf