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Transition path theory insights into hurricane rapid intensification
F. J. Beron-Vera, G. Bonner, M. J. Olascoaga +2
We explore hurricane and ocean reanalysis data to understand how rapid intensification (RI) of tropical cyclones is impacted by the upper ocean density structure, with an emphasis…
Exploring the use of Transition Path Theory in building an oil spill prediction scheme
M. J. Olascoaga, F. J. Beron-Vera
The Transition Path Theory (TPT) of complex systems has proven a robust means for statistically characterizing the ensemble of trajectories that connect any two preset flow regions…
Observation and quantification of inertial effects on the drift of floating objects at the ocean surface
M. J. Olascoaga, F. J. Beron-Vera, P. Miron +4
We present results from an experiment designed to better understand the mechanism by which ocean currents and winds control flotsam drift. The experiment consisted in deploying in…
Lagrangian geography of the deep Gulf of Mexico
P Miron, F Beron-Vera, M Olascoaga +3
Using trajectories from acoustically tracked (RAFOS) floats in the Gulf of Mexico, we construct a geography of its Lagrangian circulation within the 1500--2500-m layer. This is don…
Persistent Lagrangian transport patterns in the northwestern Gulf of Mexico
M. K. Gough, F. J. Beron-Vera, M. J. Olascoaga +3
Persistent Lagrangian transport patterns at the ocean surface are revealed from Lagrangian Coherent Structures (LCSs) computed from daily climatological surface current velocities…
Coherent water transport across the South Atlantic
Y. Wang, M. J. Olascoaga, F. J. Beron-Vera
The role of mesoscale eddies in transporting Agulhas leakage is investigated using a recent technique from nonlinear dynamical systems theory applied on geostrophic currents inferr…