The Baroclinic Structure of the Florida Current.
Abstract
Nine consecutive days of free-fall, STD data are analyzed in a study of the baroclinic structure of the Florida Current. Mean values averaged over the nine days are used to reduce tidal aliasing. A southward flow is confirmed during the nine day period. Based on this data and previous works, the southward flow appears to be of a transient nature. Comparison of the directly measured and geostrophically computed current and transport indicates that the Florida Current is essentially in geostrophic balance. (Author)
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Jun 01, 1971
- Accession Number
- AD0731705
Entities
People
- William Olan Stubbs Jr
Organizations
- Rosenstiel School of Marine, Atmospheric, and Earth Science