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ocean_kinetic_energy_dissipation_per_unit_area_due_to_xy_friction  

Definition

  • Friction, leading to the dissipation of kinetic energy, arises in ocean models as a result of the viscosity of sea water. Generally, the lateral (xy) viscosity is given a large value to maintain the numerical stability of the model. In contrast, the vertical viscosity is usually much smaller. The specification of a physical process by the phrase due_to_process means that the quantity named is a single term in a sum of terms which together compose the general quantity named by omitting the phrase.

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https://vocab.met.no/CFSTDN/ocean_kinetic_energy_dissipation_per_unit_area_due_to_xy_friction

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