Physics – Atmospheric and Oceanic Physics
Scientific paper
2005-03-23
Physics
Atmospheric and Oceanic Physics
4 pages. Accepted for publication in Deep-Sea Research II. Uses a modified form of elsart.cls
Scientific paper
10.1016/j.dsr2.2005.03.003
This is our response to a comment by Walter Eifler on our paper `A simple model for the short-time evolution of near-surface current and temperature profiles' (arXiv:physics/0503186, accepted for publication in Deep-Sea Research II). Although Eifler raises genuine issues regarding our model's validity and applicability, we are nevertheless of the opinion that it is of value for the short-term evolution of the upper-ocean profiles of current and temperature. The fact that the effective eddy viscosity tends to infinity for infinite time under a steady wind stress may not be surprising. It can be interpreted as a vertical shift of the eddy viscosity profile and an increase in the size of the dominant turbulent eddies under the assumed conditions of small stratification and infinite water depth.
Jenkins Alastair D.
Ward Brian
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