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@MISC{Gregg_small-scaleprocesses,
author = {M. C. Gregg},
title = {Small-scale processes in straits},
year = {}
}
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Abstract
Abstract. Small-scale studies in straits are revealing much about the internal dynamics and complexity of straits. Highlights of some recent work are described to provide an overview of the rapid progress being made in understanding the details of small-scale dynamics in straits. 1. Roles of Small-Scale Processes in Straits Straits provide several attractions for studies of small-scale processes. Many straits are excellent natural labora-tories for observing specific phenomena, because, unlike the unpredictable open ocean, swift tidal currents and restricted topography regularly produce strong interactions at specific locations. Vessels can be scheduled with confidence that the targeted events will occur, and the studies have a realism not available in artifical channels or numerical simulations. Moreover, the net changes resulting from mixing can often be observed directly, rather than being small effects that are
Keyphrases
small-scale process small effect excellent natural labora-tories numerical simulation specific location swift tidal current strait strait internal dynamic strong interaction rapid progress artifical channel net change small-scale dynamic several attraction targeted event many strait specific phenomenon small-scale study unpredictable open ocean recent work
