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https://doi.org/10.5194/os-12-601-2016
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https://doi.org/10.5194/os-12-601-2016
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Mapping turbulent diffusivity associated with oceanic internal lee waves offshore Costa Rica
Will F. J. Fortin
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Lamont-Doherty Earth Observatory of Columbia University, 61 Route 9W,
Palisades, NY 10964, USA
W. Steven Holbrook
CORRESPONDING AUTHOR
University of Wyoming, Geology and Geophysics Department, 1000 E.
University Ave., Laramie, WY 82071, USA
Raymond W. Schmitt
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Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution, Physical Oceanography Department,
266 Woods Hole Rd., Woods Hole, MA 02543, USA
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Short summary
Lee waves play a significant role in ocean mixing but are difficult to study with traditional casts, moorings, and tows due to their stationary nature and limited spatial extent. We develop a new method to estimate turbulent diffusivity from seismic data and find elevated levels of turbulence associated with lee waves in the mid-water and around the seafloor that are 5 times greater than surrounding waters and 50 times greater than open-ocean diffusivities.
Lee waves play a significant role in ocean mixing but are difficult to study with traditional...
