OC4413 Air/Sea Interaction

Fundamental concepts in turbulence. The atmospheric planetary boundary layer, including surface layer, and bulk formulae for estimating air-sea fluxes. The oceanic planetary boundary layer including the dynamics of the well-mixed surface layer. Recent papers on large-scale air-sea interaction.

Cross Listed Courses

Cross-listed with MR4413

Prerequisite

MR/OC3150, and OC3240 or MR3240 or consent of instructor

Lecture Hours

4

Lab Hours

0

Statement Of Course Objectives

 

Course Learning Outcomes

Students will be able to:

·      describe fundamental concepts in turbulence,

·      describe the planetary boundary layer, and mixed layers and

·      estimate air-sea fluxes from bulk formulas.