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Aggregation Scale Eddy Generation During Collective Active Particle Migration: Spectral En — NSF Award to University of Pittsburgh

The ocean plays a vital role in regulating Earth’s temperature and weather systems by transporting heat and nutrients throughout its depths. While winds and waves are known to stir the ocean, new research suggests that tiny sea creatures may also play a significant role, collectively generating enough energy to drive s

Award titleAggregation Scale Eddy Generation During Collective Active Particle Migration: Spectral En
Award ID2444494
AwardeeUniversity of Pittsburgh
CityPITTSBURGH
StatePA
Amount obligated$325,089
Principal investigatorLei Fang
ProgramPMP-Particul&MultiphaseProcess
Start date08/15/2025
AbstractThe ocean plays a vital role in regulating Earth’s temperature and weather systems by transporting heat and nutrients throughout its depths. While winds and waves are known to stir the ocean, new research suggests that tiny sea creatures may also play a significant role, collectively generating enough energy to drive substantial mixing. When swimming together in large groups, they can create swirls that are much larger than their individual sizes, potentially strong enough to influence the movem
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