Professor John Simpson
Emeritus Professor

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Emeritus Professor
Room: Nautilus 324 Westbury Mount
Phone: 01248 382844
E-mail: oss035@bangor.ac.uk
- 2022
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Anthropogenic Mixing in Seasonally Stratified Shelf Seas by Offshore Wind Farm Infrastructure
Dorrell, R., Lloyd, C., Lincoln, B., Rippeth, T., Taylor, J., Caulfield, C.-C., Sharples, J., Polton, J., Scannell, B., Greaves, D., Hall, R. & Simpson, J., 22 Mar 2022, In: Frontiers in Marine Science. 9, 830927.Research output: Contribution to journal › Review article › peer-review
- 2021
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The annual cycle of energy input, modal excitation and physical plus biogenic turbulent dissipation in a temperate lake
Simpson, J., Woolway, I., Scannell, B., Austin, M., Powell, B. & Maberly, S. C., Jun 2021, In: Water Resources Research. 57, 6, 2020WR029441.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
- 2018
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Physical and chemical impacts of a major storm on a temperate lake: a taste of things to come?
Woolway, R. I., Simpson, J. H., Spiby, D., Feuchtmayr, H., Powell, B. & Maberly, S. C., Nov 2018, In: Climatic Change. 151, 2, p. 333-347Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
- 2017
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Correcting surface wave bias in structure function estimates of turbulent kinetic energy dissipation rate
Scannell, B., Rippeth, T., Simpson, J., Polton, J. & Hopkins, J., Oct 2017, In: Journal of Atmospheric and Oceanic Technology. 34, 10, p. 2257-2273Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Energy input and dissipation in a temperate lake during the spring transition
Woolway, R. & Simpson, J., Aug 2017, In: Ocean Dynamics. 67, 8, p. 959-971Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
- 2016
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Surface mixed layer deepening through wind shear alignment in a seasonally stratified shallow sea
Lincoln, B., Rippeth, T. & Simpson, J., Aug 2016, In: Journal of Geophysical Research: Oceans. 121, 8, p. 6021-6034Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Drifter observations in the summer time Bay of Biscay slope current
Porter, M., Inall, M. E., Green, M., Simpson, J., Dale, A. C. & Miller, P. I., May 2016, In: Journal of Marine Systems. 157, p. 65-74Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
- 2014
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Dissipation and mixing during the onset of stratification in a temperate lake, Windermere
Simpson, J. H., Lucas, N., Powell, B. & Maberly, S. C., 31 Dec 2014, In: Limnology and Oceanography. 60, 1, p. 29-41Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Future variability of solute transport in a macrotidal estuary
Robins, P. E., Lewis, M. J., Simpson, J. H., Howlett, E. R. & Malham, S. K., 13 Oct 2014, In: Estuarine, Coastal and Shelf Science. 151, p. 88-99Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Measuring Turbulent Dissipation Using a Tethered ADCP
Lucas, N. S., Simpson, J. H. & Rippeth, T. P., 20 Mar 2014, In: Journal of Atmospheric and Oceanic Technology. 31, 8, p. 1826-1837Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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The influence of the Maputo and Incomati rivers on the mixing and outflow of freshwater from Maputo Bay
Markull, K., Silva, J. D., Simpson, J. H. & Dias, J. M., 1 Jan 2014, In: Journal of Coastal Research. 70, p. 580-585Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
- 2013
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Turbulent mixing in the seasonally-stratified western Irish Sea: a Thorpe Scale perspective
Stansfield, K. L., Palmer, M. R., Rippeth, T. P. & Simpson, J. H., 19 Nov 2013, In: Ocean Science. 10, 6, p. 2141-2155Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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“The Ekman Drain”: a conduit to the deep ocean for shelf material
Simpson, J. H. & McCandliss, R. R., 1 Oct 2013, In: Ocean Dynamics. 63, 9-10, p. 1063-1072Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Variable behavior in pycnocline mixing over shelf seas
Palmer, M., Polton, J. A., Inall, M. E., Rippeth, T. P., Green, M., Sharples, J. & Simpson, J., 16 Jan 2013, In: Geophysical Research Letters. 40, 1, p. 161-166Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
- 2011
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Internal seiche modes and bottom boundary-layer dissipation in a temperate lake from acoustic measurements
Simpson, J. H., Wiles, P. J. & Lincoln, B. J., 1 May 2011, In: Limnology and Oceanography. 56, 5, p. 1893-1906Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
- 2010
- Published
Semi-diurnal tidal ellipse variability in a region of freshwater influence
Verspecht, F., Simpson, J. H. & Rippeth, T. P., 1 Sept 2010, In: Geophysical Research Letters. 37, 18, p. 1-4Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Buoyancy-stirring interactions in a subtropical embayment: a synthesis of measurements and model simulations in Maputo Bay, Mozambique.
Silva, J. D., Simpson, J. H., Hoguane, A. M. & Harcourt-Baldwin, J. L., 1 May 2010, In: African Journal of Marine Science. 32, 1, p. 95-107Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Observations of internal tidal waves in the isolated seasonally stratified region of the western Irish Sea.
Green, J. A., Simpson, J. H., Thorpe, S. A. & Rippeth, T. P., 1 Feb 2010, In: Continental Shelf Research. 30, 2, p. 214-225Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
- 2009
- Published
Banded structure of drifting macroalgae.
Qiao, F., Dai, D., Simpson, J. H. & Svendsen, H., 1 Dec 2009, In: Marine Pollution Bulletin. 58, 12, p. 1792-1795Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Internal tidal mixing as a control on continental margin ecosystems.
Sharples, J., Moore, C. M., Hickman, A. E., Holligan, P. M., Tweddle, J. F., Palmer, M. R. & Simpson, J. H., 1 Dec 2009, In: Geophysical Research Letters. 36, p. L23603Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Processes impacting on stratification in a region of freshwater influence: Application to Liverpool Bay
Verspecht, F., Rippeth, T. P., Howarth, M. J., Souza, A. J., Simpson, J. H. & Burchard, H., 1 Nov 2009, In: Journal of Geophysical Research: Oceans. 114, p. C11022Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Residual circulation and stratification in the Liverpool Bay region of freshwater influence.
Verspecht, F., Rippeth, T. P., Simpson, J. H., Souza, A. J., Burchard, H. & Howarth, M. J., 1 Nov 2009, In: Ocean Dynamics. 59, 5, p. 765-779Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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The structure of dissipation in the western Irish Sea front.
Simpson, J. H., Green, M., Rippeth, T. P., Osborn, T. R. & Nimmo-Smith, W. A., 1 Jun 2009, In: Journal of Marine Systems. 77, 4, p. 428-440Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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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 Mar 2009, In: Geophysical Research Letters. 36, p. L05601Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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A test of the influence of tidal stream polarity on the structure of turbulent dissipation.
Simpson, J. H. & Tinker, J. P., 15 Jan 2009, In: Continental Shelf Research. 29, 1, p. 320-332Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
- 2008
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An investigation of internal mixing in a seasonally stratified shelf sea.
Palmer, M., Rippeth, T. P. & Simpson, J. H., 10 Dec 2008, In: Journal of Geophysical Research: Oceans. 113, C12, p. C12005Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Boils and turbulence in a weakly stratified shallow tidal sea.
Thorpe, S. A., Green, J. A., Simpson, J. H., Osborn, T. R. & Nimmo-Smith, W. A., 1 Aug 2008, In: Journal of Physical Oceanography. 38, 8, p. 1711-1730Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Internal waves, baroclinic energy fluxes and mixing at the European shelf edge.
Green, J. A., Simpson, J. H., Legg, S. & Palmer, M. R., 30 Apr 2008, In: Continental Shelf Research. 28, 7, p. 937-950Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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A model of turbidity maximum maintenance in the Irish Sea.
Ellis, K., Binding, C., Bowers, D. G., Jones, S. & Simpson, J. H., 1 Mar 2008, In: Estuarine, Coastal and Shelf Science. 76, 4, p. 765-774Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Effects of tidal straining on the semidiurnal cycle of dissipation in the Rhine region of freshwater influence: Comparison of model and measurements.
Souza, A. J., Fisher, N. R., Simpson, J. H. & Howarth, M. J., 16 Jan 2008, In: Journal of Geophysical Research - Oceans. 113, C1, p. C01011Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
- 2007
- Published
The interaction of tidal advection, diffusion and mussel filtration in a tidal channel.
Simpson, J. H., Berx, B., Gascoigne, J. & Saurel, C., 1 Dec 2007, In: Journal of Marine Systems. 68, 3-4, p. 556-568Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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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 Jun 2007, In: Science. 313, 5794Research output: Contribution to journal › Letter › peer-review
- 2006
- Published
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 Nov 2006, In: Geophysical Research Letters. 33, 21, p. L21608Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Tidal stirring and its impact on water column stability and property distributions in a semi-enclosed shelf sea (Seto Inland Sea, Japan).
Kobayashi, S., Simpson, J., Fujiwara, T. & Horsburgh, K. J., 1 Aug 2006, In: Continental Shelf Research. 26, 11, p. 1295-1306Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Stratification and mixing in the Limfjorden in relation to mussel culture.
Wiles, P. J., Van Duren, L. A., Hase, C., Larsden, J. & Simpson, J., 1 Apr 2006, In: Journal of Marine Systems. 60, 1-2, p. 129-143Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
- 2005
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Across-sill circulation near a tidal mixing front in a broad fjord.
Janzen, C., Simpson, J. H., Inall, M. E. & Cottier, F., 1 Sept 2005, In: Continental Shelf Research. 25, 15, p. 1805-1824Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Physical controls of food supply to benthic filter feeders in the Menai Strait, UK
Tweddle, J. F., Simpson, J. H. & Janzen, C. D., 30 Mar 2005, In: Marine Ecology Progress Series. 289, p. 79-88Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Thermocline mixing in summer stratified continental shelf seas.
Rippeth, T., Palmer, M., Simpson, J. H., Fisher, N. & Sharples, J., 1 Mar 2005, In: Geophysical Research Letters. 32, 5, p. L05602Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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A novel technique for measuring mixing using Acoustic Doppler Current Profilers (ADCPs)
Wiles, P., Simpson, J. & Rippeth, T. P., 1 Jan 2005, p. 9-13.Research output: Contribution to conference › Paper
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Acoustic Dopper Techniques
Simpson, J., Rippeth, T. P., Williams, E., Betteridge, K., Baumert, H. Z. (Editor) & Sundermann, J. (Editor), 1 Jan 2005, Marine Turbulence: Theories: Observations and Models. 2005 ed. Cambridge University Press, p. 127-138Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Chapter
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Acoustic Dopper Techniques.
Simpson, J. H., Rippeth, T., Williams, E., Betteridge, K., Baumert, H. Z. (Editor) & Sundermann, J. (Editor), 1 Jan 2005, Marine Turbulence: Theories: Observations and Models. 2005 ed. Cambridge University Press, p. 127-138Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Chapter
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Marine Turbulence: Theories, Observations and Models.
Baumert, H. Z. (Editor), Simpson, J. H. (Editor) & Sundermann, J. (Editor), 1 Jan 2005, 2005 ed. Cambridge University Press.Research output: Book/Report › Book
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The impact of tidal straining on the cycle of turbulence in a partially stratified estuary.
Simpson, J. H., Williams, E., Brasseur, L. H. & Brubaker, J. M., 1 Jan 2005, In: Continental Shelf Research. 25, 1, p. 51-64Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
- 2004
- Published
Reynolds Stress and TKE production in an estuary with a tidal bore.
Simpson, J., Fisher, N. & Wiles, P. J., 1 Aug 2004, In: Estuarine, Coastal and Shelf Science. 60, 4, p. 619-627Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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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 Jul 2004, In: Journal of Physical Oceanography. 34, 7, p. 1679-1691Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Uncertainties in estimates of Reynolds stress and TKE production rate using the ADCP variance method.
Williams, E. & Simpson, J. H., 1 Feb 2004, In: Journal of Atmospheric and Oceanic Technology. 21, 2, p. 347-357Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
- 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 Sept 2003, In: Marine Ecology Progress Series. 259, p. 29-45Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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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 Sept 2003, In: Journal of Physical Oceanography. 33, 9, p. 1889-1901Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
- 2002
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Turbulent dissipation in the Rhine ROFI forced by tidal flow and wind stress.
Fisher, N. R., Simpson, J. H. & Howarth, M. J., 1 Dec 2002, In: Journal of Sea Research. 48, 4, p. 249-258Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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The seasonal cycles of stratification and circulation in the Thermaikos Gulf Region Of Freshwater Influence (ROFI), north-west Aegean.
Hyder, P., Simpson, J. H., Christopoulos, S. & Krestenitis, Y., 1 Nov 2002, In: Continental Shelf Research. 22, 17, p. 2573-2597Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review