The Dynamics of Oceanic Vortices

Explore the dynamics of mesoscale vortices in Earth's oceans through a comprehensive 38-minute talk by Xavier Carton. Delve into observations from multiple sea experiments, including SEMANE in the Northeastern Atlantic Ocean, PHYSINDIEN in the Arabian Sea and Persian Gulf, and EUREC4A north of Brazil. Examine the connections between these vortices and regional currents, which can be part of the ocean's general circulation, as well as their relationships with submesoscale structures like filaments, fronts, and small vortex lenses. Gain insights from realistic ocean model results to support the analysis and discussion of fundamental processes underlying vortex evolutions. Compare vortex compounds in Earth's oceans with those in other planetary atmospheres, providing a broader perspective on planetary-scale fluid flows. This talk, part of the Thematic Programme on "The Dynamics of Planetary-scale Fluid Flows" at the Erwin Schrödinger International Institute for Mathematics and Physics, offers a deep dive into oceanic vortex dynamics and their significance in planetary fluid dynamics.