Dynamics of the North Hawaiian Ridge Current

Abstract

Background

Naval Research Laboratory Layered Ocean Model (NLOM)

Large Scale Model Phenomenology

Regional Model Phenomenology

Stream Function Analysis

NHRC Width Scale and Alenuihaha Channel Flow

Wind Forcing and Island Effects

Topographic Steering

Topographic Steering

Summary and Conclusions

Hawaiian Islands Topography

Large Scale Model Phenomenology

Regional Scale Model Phenomenology

Regional Wind Field

Effects of Islands on Local Circulation

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