Liping Liu

Tropical Marine Fisheries Research Center, Hainan Institute of Tropical Agricultural Resources, Sanya, 572025, Hainan, China
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International Journal of Marine Science, 2024, Vol. 14, No. 4   doi: 10.5376/ijms.2024.14.0028
Received: 03 Jun., 2024    Accepted: 14 Jul., 2024    Published: 25 Jul., 2024

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Liu L.P., 2024, Impact of ocean waves on atmospheric boundary layer dynamics: mechanisms and observations, International Journal of Marine Science, 14(4): 245-255 (doi: 10.5376/ijms.2024.14.0028)

Ocean waves can significantly impact the Atmospheric Boundary Layer (ABL) by altering wind speed distribution, momentum transfer, and energy exchange processes near the ocean surface. The stress induced by waves modifies the structure of the ABL, affects the stability of wind profiles, and through the propagation of momentum and turbulence, further influences the overall dynamics of the atmospheric boundary layer. This study systematically analyzes how ocean waves impact ABL dynamics through various mechanisms, validates these theoretical models against actual observational data, and, by integrating the latest observational technologies such as sLiDAR and satellite remote sensing, further explores the regional and seasonal variations in wave-ABL interactions. The study also evaluates how these changes affect climate and weather forecasting. In the context of global climate change, accurately simulating and predicting wind-wave interactions is crucial for climate adaptation and mitigation strategies. This research aims to improve the accuracy of models that simulate extreme weather events and provide scientific evidence for enhancing climate models, optimizing offshore renewable energy utilization, and managing marine resources.

Atmospheric boundary layer (ABL); Wind-wave interaction; Energy exchange; Turbulence; Climate adaptation