| Date | Time | Location |
|---|---|---|
| November 26th, 2024 | 3:05pm-4:05pm | Clark 507 |
Motivated by these observations and a 1/60° regional model, we use an idealized nonhydrostatic GPU ocean model to investigate how winds, bathymetry, and buoyancy regulate these fluxes. Sensitivity tests underscore the role of eddy kinetic energy in enhancing offshore transport, counteracting potential energy buildup under downwelling-favorable winds. The combination of wind stress and shelf depth transitions therefore makes Cape Farewell a particularly favorable location for offshore freshwater flux.
Our findings shed light on Greenland coastal current dynamics along the shelf and offer a framework for interpreting OSNAP observations, which are spatially under-resolved on the shelf. These results have significant implications for future freshwater fluxes and dense water formation under changing climate conditions.