Lunch Talk Series by Earth, Ocean and Atmospheric Sciences (EOAS) Thrust, HKUST (GZ) - The Role of Wind Gustiness in Air-Sea Interaction
Air-sea interaction is a pivotal component of the Earth system, crucial for accurately modeling and forecasting weather, storms, and climate dynamics. Traditional parameterizations of air-sea momentum flux often overlook wind gustiness—defined as fluctuations in wind speed or heterogeneity within the wind field. This oversight limits our understanding of gustiness das a significant factor influencing momentum transfer. In this presentation, I will explore how wind gustiness contributes to momentum flux using multiple datasets. Additionally, I will discuss the implications of gustiness on air-sea interactions across various scales, highlighting its role in enhancing model precision and forecasting capabilities.
Dr. Meng Lyu is an eminent researcher in the field of physical oceanography, with a specific emphasis on the air-sea momentum flux parameterization scheme. His research critically examines the effects of wind gustiness and whitecap foam on air-sea interactions. Dr. Lyu normally uses the data from both field and tank experiments to support his studies. He earned a bachelor's degree in Oceanography in 2016 and a master's degree in Physical Oceanography in 2018, both from Ocean University of China. He then completed his doctoral studies at Texas A&M University in 2022, where his dissertation focused on the impacts of wind gustiness. Following his Ph.D., Dr. Lyu continued at Texas A&M University as a postdoctoral researcher, where he is currently exploring the dynamics of whitecap foam. His tenure at Texas A&M is set to conclude in May 2024.
As this is a lunch seminar, refreshments will be provided. All are welcome.
For any inquiries, please feel free to contact Monica Zhong at (86) 8833-2802 or via email at monicamz@hkust-gz.edu.cn.