Abstract: Direct simulations of turbulent quasi-geostrophic flow on a ?plane have been performed with an emphasis on three-dimensional resolution [128 ? 128] in the horizontal and up to 6 vertical modes). The statistically equilibrated ...

Abstract: This paper investigates the tridimensional consistency of the resolution of eddy scales in simulating large-scale flows. The generation of classical wind-forced, eddy-driven double-gyre circulation is investigated with a ...