Authors
Erik Van Sebille, Stephen M Griffies, Ryan Abernathey, Thomas P Adams, Pavel Berloff, Arne Biastoch, Bruno Blanke, Eric P Chassignet, Yu Cheng, Colin J Cotter, Eric Deleersnijder, Kristofer Döös, Henri F Drake, Sybren Drijfhout, Stefan F Gary, Arnold W Heemink, Joakim Kjellsson, Inga Monika Koszalka, Michael Lange, Camille Lique, Graeme A MacGilchrist, Robert Marsh, C Gabriela Mayorga Adame, Ronan McAdam, Francesco Nencioli, Claire B Paris, Matthew D Piggott, Jeff A Polton, Siren Rühs, Syed HAM Shah, Matthew D Thomas, Jinbo Wang, Phillip J Wolfram, Laure Zanna, Jan D Zika
Publication date
2018/1/1
Source
Ocean modelling
Volume
121
Pages
49-75
Publisher
Elsevier
Description
Lagrangian analysis is a powerful way to analyse the output of ocean circulation models and other ocean velocity data such as from altimetry. In the Lagrangian approach, large sets of virtual particles are integrated within the three-dimensional, time-evolving velocity fields. Over several decades, a variety of tools and methods for this purpose have emerged. Here, we review the state of the art in the field of Lagrangian analysis of ocean velocity data, starting from a fundamental kinematic framework and with a focus on large-scale open ocean applications. Beyond the use of explicit velocity fields, we consider the influence of unresolved physics and dynamics on particle trajectories. We comprehensively list and discuss the tools currently available for tracking virtual particles. We then showcase some of the innovative applications of trajectory data, and conclude with some open questions and an outlook. The overall …
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