Effects of a Freshening Boundary Currenton on Deep Convection and Eddy Activity in the Labrador Sea

Student report (2018)

Authors

T. van Dam Civil Engineering & Geosciences

Contributors

C.A. Katsman (mentor)
S.R. de Roode (mentor)
S. Georgiou (mentor)
Faculty
Civil Engineering & Geosciences, Civil Engineering & Geosciences
Copyright: © 2018 Tim van Dam
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Published Date

06-07-2018

Language

English

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Faculty

Civil Engineering & Geosciences

Abstract

A freshening of the boundary current (Labrador current and West Greenland Current) supresses deep convection in the Labrador Sea. Furthermore, the fresher water contributes to the ``strength'' of Irminger Rings and increases their life time. This leads to a larger spread of high EKE into the interior of the Labrador Sea and confines the deep convection region more towards the west.