Mixing in the ocean




Turbulent motions in the ocean are classified in the following 2 basic classes according to their nature, spatio-temporal scale, direction of mixing (isopycnal/diapycnal) and intensity:


Importance of vertical mixing!

GOTM focuses on the small-scale turbulent motions. The design of vertical mixing schemes is of paramount importance in ocean modelling because it largely determines model's performances for the following reasons: