Effects of complex hydrodynamic processes on the horizontal and vertical distribution of Tc-99 in the Irish Sea

Long-term inter-annual variability of a cyclonic gyre in the western Irish Sea

“…Research undertaken by Dabrowski et al (2010) revealed that the WISG is responsible for a twofold increase in the value of residence time of the region. A study by Olbert et al (2010b) Comparing residence time with parameters of PEA and KE distributions, it can be seen that there is a negative correlation between residence time and parameter a of PEA and a parameter of KE ( Fig. 15 aii and bii), and a positive relationship with σ parameter of PEA and KE ( Fig.…”

“…Transport in the WIS was also quantified by analysing flushing rates. Dabrowski et al (2010) illustrated the significant influence of seasonal circulation on flushing of the Irish Sea, whereas Olbert et al (2010b) showed variations in flushing properties in the water column; seasonal and inter-annual discrepancies were also revealed. The same study further demonstrated strong effects of wind forcing on flushing rates.…”