Unveiling Oceanic Submesoscale Processes and their Impact on the Climate Dynamics of the Arabian Seas

KAUST Competitive Research Grants Program

This project, funded by the Competitive Research Grant (CRG) program at KAUST, investigates the role of submesoscale ocean processes in the Arabian Seas and their influence on air–sea interactions and regional climate variability. It develops high-resolution coupled ocean–atmosphere modeling systems, supported by observational datasets, to quantify how fine-scale dynamics affect heat and momentum exchanges, diurnal variability, and broader climate feedback mechanisms. The research combines advanced numerical modeling, dynamical downscaling, and statistical analysis to better represent submesoscale processes and reduce uncertainties in climate predictions. It also explores how these processes may evolve under future climate scenarios, aiming to improve understanding of regional climate dynamics and support sustainable marine management and climate adaptation strategies.