Solving Space-Time Variation in the Ocean

[vdv]

Hi all,

I m not a physicist but a biological oceanographer. I would like to know how should I consider space-time variations of tiny cells in the ocean? Usually people deal with space and time separately but do not compute the data over a space-time scale (which I believe is important especially in regards to the continuous movement of the water in the ocean). Each data point of my data set correspond to a specific location sampled at a specific time, I have data for 6 locations (of a particular region) and 6 time-periods (months), and would like to know the evolution of my tiny cells over a space-time frame. What kind of formula should I apply? How would you approach this problem?

Many thanks!

 

[A.T.]

Cell simulations are similar to iterative finite element methods. They are a branch of bioinformatics. There should be a lot of papers on this. And even some commercial software.

The simplest form is this:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Conway's_Game_of_Life

 

[Entropia]

Hi there,

As a physicist, I can understand your concern about space-time variations in the ocean. It is indeed a complex problem, but there are ways to approach it. One way is to use mathematical models that take into account both space and time. These models can help you analyze the movement and behavior of tiny cells in the ocean over a space-time frame.

To start, you can use a combination of differential equations and statistical methods to model the dynamics of the tiny cells. This will allow you to incorporate both spatial and temporal variables into your analysis. You can also use data visualization techniques to better understand the patterns and trends in your data.

Another approach is to use machine learning algorithms, such as neural networks, to analyze your data. These algorithms can learn the patterns and relationships in your data and make predictions about the behavior of tiny cells over a space-time frame.

In terms of specific formulas, it would depend on the type of data you have and the specific questions you want to answer. I would suggest consulting with a physicist or a data scientist who has experience in analyzing ocean data to help you determine the best approach for your specific problem.

I hope this helps. Best of luck with your research!