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Nature 422, 477 (3 April 2003) | doi:10.1038/422477a
Oceanography: Mixing with latitude
Chris Garrett
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Abstract
Measurements over a range of latitudes support a theory relating ocean turbulence to internal waves. The upshot should be easier mapping of ocean mixing, and eventually better climate models.
Anyone who looks at the sky can see that clouds have a big effect on weather and climate. But global computer models cannot deal explicitly with individual clouds, let alone the water droplets in them.
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