Advances in Circulation Dynamics in the Deep Ocean

Dear Colleagues,

Intermediate and deep oceanic circulations and multi-scale dynamics play an important role in the global ocean circulation system, the distribution of oxygen and nutrients, and long-term global climate variability. However, measurements in the deep layers are still sparse, and hence there are large gaps in our knowledge of deep and abyssal ocean currents. Studies covering a broad scope are thus valuable for expanding our understanding.

This Special Issue collects studies on topics including, but not limited to, (1) revealing the structure, characteristics, and variability of intermediate, deep, and abyssal ocean currents; (2) studying the multi-scale dynamics in the intermediate and deep ocean, such as internal waves, mixing, rotating hydraulics, and dense overflows; (3) studying the underlying physics of intermediate and deep ocean dynamics which facilitate our modeling of the deep ocean, as well as our interpretation of observational data; and (4) discussing the influence and response of intermediate and deep oceanic dynamics to the upper ocean and climate change. There is no clear boundary between these topics; instead, more interaction between them is needed, and will certainly benefit all. This Special Issue welcomes studies on observational, theoretical, laboratory, and modeling studies of processes relevant to the intermediate and deep oceanic dynamics.

Prof. Dr. Jianing Wang
Prof. Dr. Larry Pratt
Guest Editors

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• intermediate circulation
• meridional overturning circulation
• abyssal current
• intermediate and deep ocean dynamics
• internal waves
• deep mixing