Physics
Scientific paper
Jan 2009
adsabs.harvard.edu/cgi-bin/nph-data_query?bibcode=2009georl..3602605k&link_type=abstract
Geophysical Research Letters, Volume 36, Issue 2, CiteID L02605
Physics
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Oceanography: Physical: Upper Ocean And Mixed Layer Processes, Oceanography: Physical: Surface Waves And Tides (1222), Oceanography: Physical: Air/Sea Interactions (0312, 3339)
Scientific paper
The turbulent Reynolds stresses in the upper layers of the ocean interact with the vertical shear of the Stokes drift velocity of the wave field to extract energy from the surface waves. The resulting rate of dissipation of wind waves in the global ocean is about 2.5 TW on the average but can reach values as high as 3.7 TW, making it as important as the dissipation of wave energy in the surf zones around the ocean margins. More importantly, the effect of Stokes dissipation is felt throughout the mixed layer. It also contributes to Langmuir circulations. Unfortunately, this wave dissipation mechanism has hitherto been largely ignored. In this note, we present a preliminary estimate of the Stokes dissipation rate in the global oceans based on the results of the WAVEWATCH III model for the year 2007 to point out its potential importance. Seasonal and regional variations are also described.
Carniel Sandro
Kantha Lakshmi
Sclavo Mauro
Wittmann Paul
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