University of Washington Oceanographic Studies.

Abstract

During the 1971 AIDJEX Pilot Study the University of Washington oceanographic study undertook: (1) Measurement of the time- and space-dependent velocity and Reynolds stress fields in the boundary layer under the ice, with typical topography using mechanical current meter systems; (2) current measurements to relate the deeper flows to those in the boundary layer and to determine the horizontal coherence of the flows at various scales up to about 30 miles; and (3) hydrographic measurements to determine the approach to geostrophy of the Arctic Ocean flow.

Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
May 01, 1971
Accession Number
ADA005374

Entities

People

  • J. Dungan Smith
  • L. K. Coachman

Organizations

  • University of Washington

Tags

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Arctic Ocean
  • Boundaries
  • Boundary Layer
  • Layers
  • Measurement
  • Oceans
  • Pilot Studies
  • Stresses
  • Topography
  • Universities

Fields of Study

  • Environmental science

Readers

  • Fluid Dynamics.
  • Oceanography.
  • Polar and Arctic Studies

Technology Areas

  • Space