Dr. Christopher N. K. Mooers
Area of Expertise
Applied Marine Physics; Coastal Ocean Circulation
Education
- B.S. Naval Science, U.S. Naval Academy, USA, 1957
- M.S. Physics, University of Connecticut, CT, USA, 1964
- Ph.D. Physical Oceanography, Oregon State University, OR, USA, 1969
Professor of Applied Marine Physics (secondary appointments in Meteorology and Physical Oceanography and Marine Affairs and Policy)
Research Interests
Ocean prediction science, coastal ocean circulation dynamics, circulation of marginal and semi-enclosed seas, and mesoscale oceanography; regional circulation models; interface between models and observations: model-data comparisons, data assimilation, and nowcast-forecast experiments; shelfbreak processes.