Integrated Observation of an Asymmetric Eddy Dipole in the South China Sea
Year: 2025

Abstract. Mesoscale dipoles consist of mesoscale eddies with opposite signs. They are globally discovered and play a significant role in eddy-eddy interactions. Due to the complexities of the marine environment, many dipoles are asymmetric, characterized by unequal strengths between the dipole eddies. The strong interaction has been observed between asymmetric dipole eddies, a phenomenon referred to as the “gear-like” process. Specifically, stronger dipole eddies generally drive weaker ones to m