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Notes:
LANL model simulates oceanís circulation:
- Highest resolutionóimportant because scales of motion as small as 10 km contribute to basin scale circulation and heat transport
- Previously it was believed that interior circulation flows were smooth and laminar
- Simulation in combination with observation programs have revealed circulation detail throughout the basin
- Eco-dynamicsóLANL using models to investigate system interactions and feedback
- Physical climate system changes (wind, temp, humidity) only a part of overall global climate
- Potentially greater importanceóbiosphere changes, ecosystem responses to the physical changes
- Ecosystem changes can effect the physical changes
- Changes in oceanic temperature and circulation affect phytoplankton distribution
- Phytoplankton dimethylsulfide emissions/carbon dioxide absorptions can affect ocean temperatures
