Seasonal Variations of Coastal Currents off the Oregon-Northern California Coast.
Abstract
Seasonal longshore flow patterns are examined at four points along the Oregon-Northern California coast. Summer and winter activity is examined as far seaward as 25 nautical miles and as deep as 200 meters. Long-term mean hydrographic data are used to determine geostrophic velocities. A nearshore baroclinic southward flow is observed at each of the points during the summer. Winter currents are generally very small and largely barotropic in nature. Seasonal volume transports are presented based on data from moored current meters. (Author)
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Jun 01, 1972
- Accession Number
- AD0749077
Entities
People
- William Frederick Whitson
Organizations
- Naval Postgraduate School