Collaborative Research: Potential Energy Generation and Release in the Oceanic Circulation — NSF Award to University of Rochester
This project examines the generation of potential energy at ocean gyre-scales (>1000 km) and its subsequent release to kinetic energy by mesoscale eddies. The investigators hypothesize that eddies of size 200-500 km are significant net generators of potential energy via eddy-induced upwelling and downwelling, which pen
| Award title | Collaborative Research: Potential Energy Generation and Release in the Oceanic Circulation |
|---|---|
| Award ID | 2446475 |
| Awardee | University of Rochester |
| City | ROCHESTER |
| State | NY |
| Amount obligated | $762,428 |
| Principal investigator | Hussein Aluie |
| Program | PHYSICAL OCEANOGRAPHY |
| Start date | 09/01/2025 |
| Abstract | This project examines the generation of potential energy at ocean gyre-scales (>1000 km) and its subsequent release to kinetic energy by mesoscale eddies. The investigators hypothesize that eddies of size 200-500 km are significant net generators of potential energy via eddy-induced upwelling and downwelling, which penetrate deep into the ocean water column. This process is an overlooked sink for mesoscale kinetic energy, implies a downward heat flux, and supports mixing in the ocean interior. T |
| Source | NSF Awards |
$799/mo
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