Alberto Alberello , Emilian I. Părău , Qingxiang Liu , Francesca De Santi
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Abstract
Ocean waves and sea ice properties are intimately linked in the marginal ice zone (MIZ), nevertheless a definitive modelling paradigm for the wave attenuation in the MIZ is missing. The evolution of wave directional properties in the MIZ is a proxy for the main attenuation mechanism but paucity of measurements and disagreement between them contributed to current uncertainty. Here we provide an analytical evidence that viscous attenuation tilts the mean wave direction orthogonal to the sea ice edge and the narrows directionality. Departure from this behaviour are attributed to bimodality of the spectrum. We also highlight the need for high quality directional measurements to reduce uncertainty in the definition of the attenuation rate.
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The main objective of Ocean Modelling is to provide rapid communication between those interested in ocean modelling, whether through direct observation, or through analytical, numerical or laboratory models, and including interactions between physical and biogeochemical or biological phenomena. Because of the intimate links between ocean and atmosphere, involvement of scientists interested in influences of either medium on the other is welcome. The journal has a wide scope and includes ocean-atmosphere interaction in various forms as well as pure ocean results. In addition to primary peer-reviewed papers, the journal provides review papers, preliminary communications, and discussions.