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Oceanographic implications of Laboratory Experiments on Diffusive Interfaces

Harindra J. S. Fernando Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering, Arizona Stage University, Tempo, Arizona

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01 Nov 1989
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.1175/1520-0485(1989)019<1707:OIOLEO>2.0.CO;2
Page(s):
1707–1715
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Abstract

This paper contains a summary of the results from some laboratory and theoretical studies on the diffusive interface in double diffusive convection, paying particular attention to the recent work of Fernando. A simple model is developed which predicts the thickness of the convecting layers in a thermohaline staircase structure. The laboratory buoyancy-flux measurements and the model results are extrapolated for oceanic situations and comparisons are made with field measurements.

Abstract

This paper contains a summary of the results from some laboratory and theoretical studies on the diffusive interface in double diffusive convection, paying particular attention to the recent work of Fernando. A simple model is developed which predicts the thickness of the convecting layers in a thermohaline staircase structure. The laboratory buoyancy-flux measurements and the model results are extrapolated for oceanic situations and comparisons are made with field measurements.

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