Probable effects of Langmuir circulation observed on oil slicks in the field

Authors
Rye, H
Citation
H. Rye, Probable effects of Langmuir circulation observed on oil slicks in the field, SPILL SCI T, 6(3-4), 2000, pp. 263-271
Citations number
12
Categorie Soggetti
Environmental Engineering & Energy
Journal title
SPILL SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY BULLETIN
ISSN journal
13532561 → ACNP
Volume
6
Issue
3-4
Year of publication
2000
Pages
263 - 271
Database
ISI
SICI code
1353-2561(2000)6:3-4<263:PEOLCO>2.0.ZU;2-#
Abstract
Although the presence of Langmuir circulation (LC) cells is evident from ob servations in lakes, ponds, and coastal waters, the effects of these cells on oil slicks have received less attention. This paper considers the effect s as inferred from field data of LC cells on oil slicks. Examples from obse rved experimental oil slicks in the field are presented. The importance of these LC cells is discussed from the point of view of oil spill contingency . (C) 2001 Elsevier Science Ltd. All rights reserved.