Problem domain

Mediterranean water diffusion in the Atlantic Ocean

  • Warm and salty tongue of Mediterranean water in the Atlantic
  • Mediterranean water
    • travels thousands of kms with little mixing
    • strongly influences hydrology and dynamics of Atlantic Ocean
    • carries particles, suspended material, live organisms
  • Meddies play a crucial role in the process

Slide 5: Problem domain

Mediterranean water flows from the Gibraltar strait into the North Atlantic, where it strongly influences the hydrology and the dynamics of the ocean. Vortical motion patterns (eddies) are believed to play a major role in the transportation process. Understanding the diffusion of Mediterranean water is crucial for the study of oceanic circulation, fish dislocation patterns, etc..


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