Professor Tom Rippeth
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Contact info
Office Location: 3rd floor Craig Mair Building, School of Ocean Sciences
Twitter: @rippetht
Email: t.p.rippeth@bangor.ac.uk
Phone: 01248 382293
Location: School of Ocean Sciences, Askew Street, Menai Bridge, LL59 5AB
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Overview
Tom is the established Chair in Physical Oceanography. He is an observational oceanographer with a strong research interest in turbulence and mixing in the marine environment. His work has involved the development of new technqiues for the measurement of aquatic turbulence, and the use of turbulence measurements to identify, unravel and quantify key physical processes which drive mixing in the ocean. His current research focuses on the impact of mixing by the tide and wind on melting Arctic sea ice and the processes determining the surface mixed layer depth in the ocean.
Tom is a Fellow of the Royal Meteorological Society and a Senior Fellow of the Higher Education Academy.
Research Areas
High Latitude Physical Oceanography
- 2009
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Vertical mixing at intermediate depths in the Arctic boundary current.
Lenn, Y. D., Wiles, P. J., Torres-Valdes, S., Abrahamsen, E. P., Rippeth, T. P., Simpson, J. H., Bacon, S., Laxon, S. W., Polyakov, I., Ivanov, V. & Kirillov, S., 3 Maw 2009, Yn: Geophysical Research Letters. 36, t. L05601Allbwn ymchwil: Cyfraniad at gyfnodolyn › Erthygl › adolygiad gan gymheiriaid
- 2008
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Impact of sea-level rise over the last deglacial transition on the strength of the continental shelf CO2 pump.
Rippeth, T. P., Scourse, J. D., Uehara, K. & McKeown, S., 23 Rhag 2008, Yn: Geophysical Research Letters. 35, 24, t. L24604Allbwn ymchwil: Cyfraniad at gyfnodolyn › Erthygl › adolygiad gan gymheiriaid
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An investigation of internal mixing in a seasonally stratified shelf sea.
Palmer, M., Rippeth, T. P. & Simpson, J. H., 10 Rhag 2008, Yn: Journal of Geophysical Research: Oceans. 113, C12, t. C12005Allbwn ymchwil: Cyfraniad at gyfnodolyn › Erthygl › adolygiad gan gymheiriaid
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Observational and numerical modeling methods for quantifying coastal ocean turbulence and mixing
Burchard, H., Craig, P. D., Gemmrich, J. R., Van Haren, H., Mathieu, P. P., Meier, H. E., Nimmo Smith, W. A., Prandke, H., Rippeth, T. P., Skyllingstad, E. D., Smyth, W. D., Welsh, D. J. & Wijesekera, H. W., 1 Maw 2008, Yn: Progress in Oceanography. 76, 4, t. 399-442Allbwn ymchwil: Cyfraniad at gyfnodolyn › Erthygl › adolygiad gan gymheiriaid
- 2007
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Spring-neap modulation of internal tide mixing and vertical nitrate fluxes at a shelf edge in summer
Sharples, J., Tweddle, J. F., Green, M., Palmer, M. R., Kim, Y.-N., Hickman, A. E., Holligan, P. M., Moore, C. M., Rippeth, T., Simpson, J. H. & Krivtsov, V., 27 Medi 2007, Yn: Limnology and Oceanography Bulletin. 52, 5, t. 1735-1747Allbwn ymchwil: Cyfraniad at gyfnodolyn › Erthygl › adolygiad gan gymheiriaid
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Turbulent Dissipation of Coastal Seas: Response to article: Observations of Biologically Generated Turbulence in a Coastal Inlet. Kunze, E., Dower, J.F., Beveridge, R., & Bartlett, K.P. (2007) Science 313, 5794, 1768-1770
Rippeth, T., Gascoigne, J., Green, M., Inall, M., Palmer, M., Wiles, P. & Simpson, J., 7 Meh 2007, Yn: Science. 313, 5794Allbwn ymchwil: Cyfraniad at gyfnodolyn › Llythyr › adolygiad gan gymheiriaid
- 2006
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A novel technique for measuring the rate of turbulent dissipation in the marine environment.
Wiles, P. J., Rippeth, T. P., Simpson, J. H. & Hendricks, P. J., 10 Tach 2006, Yn: Geophysical Research Letters. 33, 21, t. L21608Allbwn ymchwil: Cyfraniad at gyfnodolyn › Erthygl › adolygiad gan gymheiriaid
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Temporal variation of suspended particulate matter and turbulence in a high energy, tide-stirred, coastal sea: relative contributions of resuspension and disaggregation.
Jago, C., Jones, S. E., Sykes, P. & Rippeth, T. P., 1 Tach 2006, Yn: Continental Shelf Research. 26, 17-18, t. 2019-2028Allbwn ymchwil: Cyfraniad at gyfnodolyn › Erthygl › adolygiad gan gymheiriaid
- 2005
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Mixing in seasonally stratified shelf seas: a shifting paradigm.
Rippeth, T. P., 1 Rhag 2005, Yn: Philosophical Transactions of The Royal Society A Mathematical Physical and Engineering Sciences. 363, 1837, t. 2837-2854Allbwn ymchwil: Cyfraniad at gyfnodolyn › Erthygl › adolygiad gan gymheiriaid
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Evolution and distribution of the production and dissipation within stratified flow over topography.
Inall, M., Rippeth, T. P., Griffiths, C. & Wiles, P., 30 Ebr 2005, Yn: Geophysical Research Letters. 32, 8, t. L08607Allbwn ymchwil: Cyfraniad at gyfnodolyn › Erthygl › adolygiad gan gymheiriaid
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Thermocline mixing in summer stratified continental shelf seas.
Rippeth, T., Palmer, M., Simpson, J. H., Fisher, N. & Sharples, J., 1 Maw 2005, Yn: Geophysical Research Letters. 32, 5, t. L05602Allbwn ymchwil: Cyfraniad at gyfnodolyn › Erthygl › adolygiad gan gymheiriaid
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A novel technique for measuring mixing using Acoustic Doppler Current Profilers (ADCPs)
Wiles, P., Simpson, J. & Rippeth, T. P., 1 Ion 2005, t. 9-13.Allbwn ymchwil: Cyfraniad at gynhadledd › Papur
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Acoustic Dopper Techniques
Simpson, J., Rippeth, T. P., Williams, E., Betteridge, K., Baumert, H. Z. (Golygydd) & Sundermann, J. (Golygydd), 1 Ion 2005, Marine Turbulence: Theories: Observations and Models. 2005 gol. Cambridge University Press, t. 127-138Allbwn ymchwil: Pennod mewn Llyfr/Adroddiad/Trafodion Cynhadledd › Pennod
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Acoustic Dopper Techniques.
Simpson, J. H., Rippeth, T., Williams, E., Betteridge, K., Baumert, H. Z. (Golygydd) & Sundermann, J. (Golygydd), 1 Ion 2005, Marine Turbulence: Theories: Observations and Models. 2005 gol. Cambridge University Press, t. 127-138Allbwn ymchwil: Pennod mewn Llyfr/Adroddiad/Trafodion Cynhadledd › Pennod
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Vertical mixing in seasonally stratified continental shelf seas
Rippeth, T. P., 1 Ion 2005, t. 25-30.Allbwn ymchwil: Cyfraniad at gynhadledd › Papur
- 2004
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Sill dynamics and energy transformation in a jet fjord
Inall, M., Cottier, F., Griffiths, C. & Rippeth, T. P., 1 Gorff 2004, Yn: Ocean Dynamics. 54, 3-4, t. 307-314Allbwn ymchwil: Cyfraniad at gyfnodolyn › Erthygl › adolygiad gan gymheiriaid
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Spatial variability of diapycnal mixing and turbulent dissipation rates in a stagnant fjord basin.
Arneborg, L., Janzen, C., Liljebladh, B., Rippeth, T., Simpson, J. H. & Stigebrandt, A., 1 Gorff 2004, Yn: Journal of Physical Oceanography. 34, 7, t. 1679-1691Allbwn ymchwil: Cyfraniad at gyfnodolyn › Erthygl › adolygiad gan gymheiriaid
- 2003
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Physical controls on phytoplankton physiology and production at a shelf sea front: a fast repetition-rate fluorometer based field study.
Moore, C. M., Suggett, D., Holligan, P. M., Sharples, J., Abraham, E. R., Lucas, M. I., Rippeth, T. P., Fisher, N. R., Simpson, J. H. & Hydes, D. J., 12 Medi 2003, Yn: Marine Ecology Progress Series. 259, t. 29-45Allbwn ymchwil: Cyfraniad at gyfnodolyn › Erthygl › adolygiad gan gymheiriaid
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Measurement of the rates of production and dissipation of turbulent kinetic energy in an energetic tidal flow: Red Wharf Bay revisited.
Rippeth, T. P., Simpson, J. H., Williams, E. & Inall, M. E., 1 Medi 2003, Yn: Journal of Physical Oceanography. 33, 9, t. 1889-1901Allbwn ymchwil: Cyfraniad at gyfnodolyn › Erthygl › adolygiad gan gymheiriaid
- 2002
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Dissipation of Tidal Energy and Associated Mixing in a Wide Fjord
Rippeth, T. & Inall, M. E., 1 Medi 2002, Yn: Environmental Fluid Mechanics. 2, 3, t. 219-240Allbwn ymchwil: Cyfraniad at gyfnodolyn › Erthygl › adolygiad gan gymheiriaid
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The semi-diurnal cycle of dissipation in a ROFI: model-measurement comparisons.
Simpson, J., Burchard, H., Fisher, N. R. & Rippeth, T., 1 Gorff 2002, Yn: Continental Shelf Research. 22, 11-13, t. 1615-1628Allbwn ymchwil: Cyfraniad at gyfnodolyn › Erthygl › adolygiad gan gymheiriaid
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Inertial currents in the northern North sea
Knight, P., Howarth, M. J. & Rippeth, T., 1 Meh 2002, Yn: Journal of Sea Research. 47, 3-4, t. 269-284Allbwn ymchwil: Cyfraniad at gyfnodolyn › Erthygl › adolygiad gan gymheiriaid
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Microstructure of turbulence in the northern North Sea: a comparative study of observations and model simulations.
Burchard, H., Bolding, K., Rippeth, T. P., Stips, A., Simpson, J. H. & Sundermann, J., 1 Meh 2002, Yn: Journal of Sea Research. 47, 3-4, t. 223-238Allbwn ymchwil: Cyfraniad at gyfnodolyn › Erthygl › adolygiad gan gymheiriaid
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Observations of the internal tide and associated mixing across the Malin Shelf.
Rippeth, T. P. & Inall, M. E., 15 Ebr 2002, Yn: Journal of Geophysical Research - Oceans. 107, C4, t. 3028Allbwn ymchwil: Cyfraniad at gyfnodolyn › Erthygl › adolygiad gan gymheiriaid
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Reynolds stress and turbulent energy production in a tidal channel.
Rippeth, T., Williams, E. & Simpson, J. H., 1 Ebr 2002, Yn: Journal of Physical Oceanography. 32, 4, t. 1242-1251Allbwn ymchwil: Cyfraniad at gyfnodolyn › Erthygl › adolygiad gan gymheiriaid
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Current oscillations in the diurnal-inertial band on the Catalonian shelf in spring.
Rippeth, T. P., Simpson, J. H., Player, R. J. & Garcia, M., 1 Ion 2002, Yn: Continental Shelf Research. 22, 2, t. 247-265Allbwn ymchwil: Cyfraniad at gyfnodolyn › Erthygl › adolygiad gan gymheiriaid
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Forced oscillations near the critical latitude for diurnal-inertial resonance.
Simpson, J. H., Hyder, P., Rippeth, T. P. & Lucas, I. M., 1 Ion 2002, Yn: Journal of Physical Oceanography. 32, 1, t. 177-187Allbwn ymchwil: Cyfraniad at gyfnodolyn › Erthygl › adolygiad gan gymheiriaid
- 2001
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Seasonal cycle of vertical structure and deep water renewal in the Clyde Sea.
Midgley, R. P., Simpson, J. H., Hyder, P. & Rippeth, T., 1 Rhag 2001, Yn: Estuarine, Coastal and Shelf Science. 53, 6, t. 813-823Allbwn ymchwil: Cyfraniad at gyfnodolyn › Erthygl › adolygiad gan gymheiriaid
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The cycle of turbulent dissipation in the presence of tidal straining.
Rippeth, T. P., Fisher, N. R. & Simpson, J. H., 1 Awst 2001, Yn: Journal of Physical Oceanography. 31, 8, t. 2458-2471Allbwn ymchwil: Cyfraniad at gyfnodolyn › Erthygl › adolygiad gan gymheiriaid
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Phytoplankton distribution and survival in the thermocline.
Sharples, J., Moore, C. M., Rippeth, T. P., Holligan, P. M., Hydes, D. J., Fisher, N. R. & Simpson, J. H., 1 Mai 2001, Yn: Limnology and Oceanography. 46, 3, t. 486-496Allbwn ymchwil: Cyfraniad at gyfnodolyn › Erthygl › adolygiad gan gymheiriaid
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Phytoplankton survival in the thermocline.
Sharples, J., Moore, C. M., Rippeth, T. P., Holligan, P. M., Hydes, D. J., Fisher, N. R. & Simpson, J. H., 1 Ion 2001, Yn: Limnology and Oceanography. 46, 3, t. 486-496Allbwn ymchwil: Cyfraniad at gyfnodolyn › Erthygl › adolygiad gan gymheiriaid
- 2000
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Impact of nonlinear waves on the dissipation of internal tidal energy at a shelf break.
Inall, M. E., Rippeth, T. P. & Sherwin, T. J., 15 Ebr 2000, Yn: Journal of Geophysical Research - Oceans. 105, C4, t. 8687-8705Allbwn ymchwil: Cyfraniad at gyfnodolyn › Erthygl › adolygiad gan gymheiriaid
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Internal Waves ...... or something completely different
Rippeth, T. P., 1 Ion 2000, Yn: Ocean Challenge. 9, 3, t. 32-36Allbwn ymchwil: Cyfraniad at gyfnodolyn › Erthygl › adolygiad gan gymheiriaid
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The phase lag of turbulent dissipation in tidal flow.
Simpson, J. H., Rippeth, T. P., Campbell, A. R. & Yanagi, T. (Golygydd), 1 Ion 2000, Interactions between Estuaries: Coastal Seas and Shelf Seas. 2000 gol. Terra Scientific Publishing, t. 57-67Allbwn ymchwil: Pennod mewn Llyfr/Adroddiad/Trafodion Cynhadledd › Pennod
- 1999
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Density and flow structure in the Clyde Sea front
Rippeth, T., Kasai, A. & Simpson, J., 1 Tach 1999, Yn: Continental Shelf Research. 19, 4, t. 1833-1848Allbwn ymchwil: Cyfraniad at gyfnodolyn › Erthygl › adolygiad gan gymheiriaid
- 1998
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Non-conservative nutrient fluxes from budgets for the Irish Sea
Simpson, J. & Rippeth, T., 1 Rhag 1998, Yn: Estuarine, Coastal and Shelf Science. 47, 6, t. 707-714Allbwn ymchwil: Cyfraniad at gyfnodolyn › Erthygl › adolygiad gan gymheiriaid
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Diurnal signals in vertical motions on the Hebridean Shelf
Rippeth, T. & Simpson, J., 1 Tach 1998, Yn: Limnology and Oceanography. 43, 7, t. 1690-1696Allbwn ymchwil: Cyfraniad at gyfnodolyn › Erthygl › adolygiad gan gymheiriaid
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Comparing the performance of the Mellor-Yamada and the k-epsilon two-equation turbulence models
Burchard, H., Pederson, O. & Rippeth, T., 15 Mai 1998, Yn: Journal of Geophysical Research-Oceans. 103, C5, t. 10543-10554Allbwn ymchwil: Cyfraniad at gyfnodolyn › Erthygl › adolygiad gan gymheiriaid
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The roles of hydrographic and biogeochemical processes in the distribution of dissolved inorganic nutrients in a Scottish sea-loch: Consequences for the spring phytoplankton bloom
Watts, L., Rippeth, T. & Edwards, A., 1 Ion 1998, Yn: Estuarine, Coastal and Shelf Science. t. 39-50Allbwn ymchwil: Cyfraniad at gyfnodolyn › Erthygl › adolygiad gan gymheiriaid
- 1997
- Cyhoeddwyd
The seasonal cycle of nitrate in the Clyde Sea
Rippeth, T. & Jones, K., 1 Awst 1997, Yn: Journal of Marine Systems. t. 299-310Allbwn ymchwil: Cyfraniad at gyfnodolyn › Erthygl › adolygiad gan gymheiriaid
- 1996
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The vertical structure of turbulent dissipation in shelf seas
Simpson, J., Crawford, B., Rippeth, T., Campbell, A. & Cheok, J., 1 Awst 1996, Yn: Journal of Physical Oceanography. 26, 8, t. 1579-1590Allbwn ymchwil: Cyfraniad at gyfnodolyn › Erthygl › adolygiad gan gymheiriaid
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The frequency and duration of episodes of complete vertical mixing in the Clyde Sea
Rippeth, T. & Simpson, J., 1 Meh 1996, Yn: Continental Shelf Research. 16, 7, t. 933-947Allbwn ymchwil: Cyfraniad at gyfnodolyn › Erthygl › adolygiad gan gymheiriaid
- 1995
- Cyhoeddwyd
Physical controls on phytoplankton and nutrient cycles in the Clyde Sea, a fjordic system on the west coast of Scotland
Jones, K., Grantham, B., Ezzi, I., Rippeth, T. & Simpson, J., 1995, Mare Nor Symposium on the Ecology of Fjords and Coastal Waters. t. 93-104Allbwn ymchwil: Pennod mewn Llyfr/Adroddiad/Trafodion Cynhadledd › Pennod › adolygiad gan gymheiriaid
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The seasonal cycle of stratification in a Scottish fjord
Rippeth, T., Midgley, R. & Simpson, J., 1995, Mare Nor Symposium on the Ecology of Fjords and Coastal Waters. t. 85-92Allbwn ymchwil: Pennod mewn Llyfr/Adroddiad/Trafodion Cynhadledd › Pennod › adolygiad gan gymheiriaid
- 1993
- Cyhoeddwyd
THE CLYDE SEA - A MODEL OF THE SEASONAL CYCLE OF STRATIFICATION AND MIXING
Simpson, J. & Rippeth, T., 1 Awst 1993, Yn: Estuarine, Coastal and Shelf Science. 37, 129-144, t. 129-144Allbwn ymchwil: Cyfraniad at gyfnodolyn › Erthygl › adolygiad gan gymheiriaid
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PERIODIC STRATIFICATION IN THE RHINE ROFI IN THE NORTH-SEA
Simpson, J., Bos, P., Schirmer, F., Souza, A., Rippeth, T., Jones, S. & Hydes, D., 1993, Yn: Oceanologica Acta. 16, 1, t. 23-32Allbwn ymchwil: Cyfraniad at gyfnodolyn › Erthygl › adolygiad gan gymheiriaid
- 1991
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A PRESCRIPTIVE MODEL OF STRATIFICATION INDUCED BY FRESH-WATER RUNOFF
Simpson, J., Sharples, J. & Rippeth, T., 1 Gorff 1991, Yn: Estuarine, Coastal and Shelf Science. 33, 1, t. 23-35Allbwn ymchwil: Cyfraniad at gyfnodolyn › Erthygl › adolygiad gan gymheiriaid
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TIDAL FRICTION IN A SEA WITH 2 EQUAL SEMIDIURNAL TIDAL CONSTITUENTS
Bowers, D., Rippeth, T. & Simpson, J., 1 Chwef 1991, Yn: Continental Shelf Research. 11, 2, t. 203-209Allbwn ymchwil: Cyfraniad at gyfnodolyn › Erthygl › adolygiad gan gymheiriaid