Mixing efficiencies in patchy turbulence

The efficiency of mixing in stably stratified systems where the turbulent mixing is confined to intermittent patches is investigated theoretically. It is possible to define two different flux Richardson numbers for mixing in such a system.

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Veröffentlicht in:	Journal of physical oceanography 2002-05, Vol.32 (5), p.1496-1506
1. Verfasser:	ARNEBORG, Lars
Format:	Artikel
Sprache:	eng
Schlagworte:	Earth, ocean, space Exact sciences and technology External geophysics Geophysics. Techniques, methods, instrumentation and models Ocean currents Oceanography Other topics Physics of the oceans Turbulence
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Zusammenfassung:	The efficiency of mixing in stably stratified systems where the turbulent mixing is confined to intermittent patches is investigated theoretically. It is possible to define two different flux Richardson numbers for mixing in such a system.
ISSN:	0022-3670 1520-0485
DOI:	10.1175/1520-0485(2002)032<1496:MEIPT>2.0.CO;2