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OCEANOGRAPHY: Missing Mixing Found in the Deep Sea.

R A Kerr

    Science (New York, N.Y.)
    |September 11, 2007
    PubMed
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    Climate models assumed uniform ocean mixing, but new satellite data reveal intense, deep tidal mixing patches. Incorporating these findings will refine global warming predictions.

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    Area of Science:

    • Oceanography
    • Climate Science
    • Geophysics

    Background:

    • Climate models simulate ocean currents and heat transport for greenhouse warming predictions.
    • Previous models assumed uniform, top-to-bottom ocean mixing globally.
    • Ocean heat distribution significantly influences climate patterns.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To investigate the impact of localized, tidally driven mixing on ocean circulation.
    • To assess how intense mixing patches affect climate model accuracy.
    • To improve predictions of future greenhouse warming.

    Main Methods:

    • Utilized satellite altimetry to measure global tidal patterns.
    • Analyzed deep-ocean data to identify areas of intense mixing.
    • Compared simulation results with observational data.

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    Main Results:

    • Discovered significant, localized patches of intense tidal mixing deep within the open ocean.
    • These mixing zones were not accounted for in prior global climate simulations.
    • Tidal mixing intensity varies considerably across different oceanic regions.

    Conclusions:

    • Current climate models may underestimate the role of ocean mixing in heat distribution.
    • The inclusion of observed tidal mixing patches is crucial for accurate climate projections.
    • Further research is needed to integrate these findings into climate modeling for improved global warming forecasts.