The primary area of research is air-sea interaction, including the topics of surface wave dynamics, air-sea fluxes, upper ocean turbulence, including Langmuir circulations, and the remote sensing of ocean surface phenomena using electromagnetic and acoustic techniques.
Oceans and Atmosphere
Nonlinear and Surface Waves
Propagation and dynamics of waves in the ocean, including the effects of stratification, rotation, topography, wind, and nonlinearity. (Drake Passage wave photo: Maria Stenzel)
Academics
Centers, Labs, and Programs
The group focuses on observing and modeling coastal processes including beach evolution, cliff erosion, and nearshore waves.
A wave and flood forecast project.
Oceans and Atmosphere News
Jul 27, 2021
Simulation Points Out Possibilities and Pitfalls of Regional Geoengineering Schemes
Model demonstrates that ending drought in one African region reduces r...
Jul 23, 2021
UC San Diego Receives $35 Million in State Funding for New California Coastal Research Vessel
First-of-its-kind hydrogen-hybrid vessel will be vital to education an...
Jul 23, 2021
Review Evaluates Evidence for Intensifying Indian Ocean Water Cycle
Report calls for better integration of observations, models, and paleo...