Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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6383509 | Deep Sea Research Part I: Oceanographic Research Papers | 2015 | 64 Pages |
Abstract
Finestructure parameters are very sensitive to depth and dissipation, which differs between stations. We recommend more systematic microstructure measurement in order to tune these parameters. Surface mixing, at the base of the mixed layer is found to be very strong with values between [10â4, 10â3Â m2Â sâ1]. These results confirm the modeling studies that suggest the occurrence of intensified subsurface mixing which cools the sea surface temperatures and thus strongly affects the mean and variability of the tropical climate. We conclude, therefore, that climate models need to take into account this intensified ocean mixing to properly represent the mean state of the atmosphere and its climate variability.
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Authors
Ariane Koch-Larrouy, Agus Atmadipoera, Pieter van Beek, Gurvan Madec, Jérôme Aucan, Florent Lyard, Jacques Grelet, Marc Souhaut,