HYCOM
was run with KPP mixing
and
relaxation boundary conditions
to
produce the “best” possible
simulation.
Many
of the observed differences
between
the simulated and observed
fields
can be attributed at least in
part
to the lack of river runoff and
sea
ice in the model, not to mention
forcing
errors and the poor estimate
of
observed mixed layer thickness.
All
things considered, the results
are
encouraging.