Modeling of Turbulent Patches Statistical Distribution in the Stratified Ocean Layers
Journal: Physical Oceanography
Year: 2017

Model for the spectrum of density pulsations in a stratified layer of fluid is proposed. It assumes presence of the mechanism vertical turbulent exchange resulting from breaking of the internal waves and formation of the turbulent patches. The mechanism is considered to be quite widespread in many regions of the World Ocean. Modeling implies consideration of two sources of fluctuations: internal waves existing in the whole layer and turbulence concentrated within a certain number of patches dist