Small-scale processes in straits

摘要

Small-scale studies in straits reveal much about their internal dynamics. Highlights of recent work are described to provide an overview of the rapid progress being made in understanding processes within straits and how they affect outside regions. Owing to the early state of work on small-scale processes within straits, the emphasis is on identifying and understanding the dominant processes and mechanisms leading to mixing and the mixing itself. Theoretical, numerical, and observational approaches are included, and some suggestions are made about future directions.