Browsing Civil engineering by Author "Zippel, Seth"
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The Effects of Ice and Currents on Wave-breaking Turbulence at the Ocean Surface
Zippel, SethBreaking waves are critical to the exchange of momentum, gasses, and heat between the atmosphere and ocean. In open water, these exchanges control the growth and decay of waves, and have implications for global heat and ... -
Wave Breaking and Turbulence at a Tidal Inlet: Shoals, Currents, & Winds
Zippel, SethField measurements of waves, currents, winds, and turbulence collected from surface drifters at New River Inlet (NC) are used to characterize wave breaking. Breaking regions are identified along drifter tracks by three ...