This PhD project aims to use ocean models to simulate EAC's spatial structures and investigate the spatial and temporal variability of EAC's encroachment along the southeast coast of Australia.
School: Science
Program Code: 1082
Description of Work:
East Australian Current (EAC) is a significant boundary current that flows poleward. On the way, it separates and generates many large and small eddies that cause lots of oceanographic dynamic. It has significant ecological impact on the eastern margin of Australia from about 25S. Furthermore, a recent study using a 26-year satellite Sea Surface Temperature (SST) dataset shows that the EAC has a shoreward intrusion that exhibits seasonal cycles, moving closer to the coast in austral summer than in winter.
This PhD project aims to use numerical ocean models to map EAC's spatial structures and investigate the spatial and temporal variability of EAC's encroachment along the southeast coast of Australia. We intend to use satellite altimetry data in combination with the broad scale BlueLink model and other ocean models to help the mapping and validation, especially in the identification of eddies and mechanisms driving onshore/offshore movements of the EAC.
The successful PhD candidate is expected to have a strong modelling and analytical skills. Experience and skills in either ocean modelling or Physical Oceanography field or both are highly desirable.
Contact:
Dr Wang to discuss possibilities.
School of Science
Coastal Impact