Project Title: Sea Level Mapping
Project Description:
Compare the output of a high resolution, non-linear, dynamic and
thermodynamic numerical ocean model, to global, 10-day maps of sea
level measured by satellite altimetry and to selected shipborne
profiles of the temperature and salinity of the ocean as a function of
depth. CIoncentrate on the Antarctic Circumpolar Current. Identify
areas of the numerical model that require improvement.
Background Information:
Oceanography is approaching the point where Meteorology has been for a
decade: numerical models embodying the dynamics and thermodynamics of
the ocean, and its interactions with the atmosphere, are realistic
thanks to computer technology. At the same time, satellite technology
has given us global observations of sea level, the surface pressure of
the oceans and a constraint on surface and deep ocean motions.
Literature References:
Semtner, A.J. and R.M.Chervin. J. Geophys. Res. 97 (c4), 5493-5550, 1992
Zlotnicki, V., Fu and Patzert. J. Geophys.Res. 94 (c12), 17959-17970. 1989.
Requirements:
The sponsor requires that interested students meet the following
requirements:
Required: physics, math or e. engineer major.
Prefer: additional coursework in fluid dynamics, statistics.
This opportunity is for:
Caltech students. Will consider non-Caltech students
Research Sponsor
Sponsor: Victor ZLOTNICKI
Division: JPL
Mail Code: 300-323
Phone: 354-5519
E-mail: vz@pacific.jpl.nasa.gov