HYDROGRAPHIC STUDIES IN THE NORTHEAST GULF OF MEXICO.

Abstract

The major circulatory features and distribution of physical properties in the northeast Gulf of Mexico are presented from a series of eight quasi-synoptic surveys. Seasonal changes in hydrography and circulation over the continental shelf are shown and discussed in terms of their relationship to the offshore currents, river discharge, winds, and tides. Surface current speed and direction are determined from an extensive drift bottle study and distribution of density. (Author)

Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jan 01, 1968
Accession Number
AD0666629

Entities

People

  • Kirby L. Drennan

Tags

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Continental Shelves
  • Contracts
  • Cooperation
  • Geographic Distribution
  • Hydrography
  • Landforms
  • Offshore
  • Physical Properties

Readers

  • Oceanography.