Modeling distinct vortices of the ocean

Abstract

On March 23–25, 1987, with the support of the Office of Naval Research, a 3‐day colloquium was held at the Florida State University, Tallahassee, to discuss and summarize the recent developments in modeling of oceanic distinct vortices, such as Gulf Stream rings, isolated eddies, and solitary waves. The continuing interest in these oceanic features stems from their ubiquity, large amplitudes, and significant effects. Indeed, they not only contribute, with mesosca–20 days in time) but also affect the general circulation, regional heat budgets, and open ocean air‐sea interactions, not to mention their biological and other impacts.