Abstract: A strong debate has continued for a number of years over the magnitude of the ratio of the buoyancy flux b to the rate of production of turbulent kinetic energy from the mean velocity sheer. This ratio has traditionally ...

Abstract: The definition of the flux Richardson number Rf is generalized to be the ratio of the turbulent buoyancy flux b to the net turbulent mechanical energy m available from all sources. For mechanically energized turbulence ...

Abstract: The vertically rising microstructure profiler was designed to measure temperature gradient and conductivity gradient microstructure in lakes, reservoirs and coastal seas. The instrument is totally independent of surface ...

Abstract: The design of small, compact, low-cost GPS drifters that utilize ?off the shelf? components is described. The drifters are intended for use in confined or nearshore environments over time scales of up to several days and ...