North Wall Effects on Winds and Waves

Introduction
Case Study: Gulf Stream - January 2007
Case Study: Kuroshio Current - March 2006
Case Study: TC Florence - September 2006
Summary
References
Contributors

Background Topics

Introduction » Module Organization

This module will explore the relationships between atmospheric stability, winds, waves, and ocean currents. To do this, we examine the relevant aspects of three case studies: (1) cold season Gulf Stream, (2) cold season Kuroshio Current, and (3) warm season Gulf Stream.

In each case we will examine the relevant aspects of several conceptual topics, including the synoptic setting, ocean currents, evolution of the marine boundary layer (MBL), growth of ocean waves, and potential wave-current interactions. Short background tutorials are available for each topic and are linked to the start of each section of the case studies. They are also available separately under the heading of Background Topics in the menu bar.