Simulations Show Effects of Buoyancy on Drift in Florida Current
Wednesday, February 12, 2020 - 10:40
in Earth & Climate
Acquiring a better understanding for how objects drift in the ocean has importance for many uses, but most models lack a systematic approach. One new effort looks to provide a clearer alternative. Researchers have released the results from an experiment aimed at tracking different objects as they drift in the Florida Current. Using satellite data, the group developed a new model for how objects drift. They discuss their work in this week's Physics of Fluids.