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Welcome to our website. We are a team
of physical oceanographers with a research focus on estuarine/coastal
circulations, biological/physical interactions, upper-ocean dynamics and
turbulent mixing processes. We employ a suite of numerical models to
tackle oceanic problems. Regional
Ocean Modeling System (ROMS) is
used to develop a coupled hydrodynamic-biogeochemical model for the Chesapeake Bay. Large Eddy Simulation (LES) models
are developed to simulate the ocean surface and bottom boundary layers
and the stratified interior.
We take dual approach
to ocean modeling. On the one hand, we conduct process-oriented studies
to understand fundamental oceanic processes such as turbulent mixing in
stratified water, estuarine circulation and upper-ocean dynamics. On the
other hand, we develop forecasting models for predicting the response of
estuarine/coastal waters to meteorological, hydrological and climatic
forcing. We are actively engaged in multi-disciplinary research projects.
We investigate how nutrient loading and climatic forcing affect marine
ecosystem productivity and water quality in Chesapeake
Bay. We also investigate contaminant transport and
dispersion in marine waters.
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