Oceanography of the Grand Banks Region of Newfoundland March 1971 - December 1972.
Abstract
Results of oceanographic surveys off the Grand Banks of Newfoundland from April through June 1972 in support of International Ice Patrol and twelve occupations of Standard Sections A1-A4 are discussed. Analysis includes vertical temperature and salinity profiles for each section as well as dynamic-topographic charts for each Ice Patrol survey. Normal dynamic topography charts of the Grand Banks region are updated. Results are similar to those obtained by Soule (1964 -- AD 605 320). Finally there is a discussion of the oceanographic and meteorological conditions which caused more icebergs to drift south of 48 deg N in 1972 than in any previous year in Ice Patrol history. These conditions include iceberg supply, wind, currents, waves/sea ice, sea temperatures, air temperatures, and precipitation. It is concluded that the single most important factor effecting these conditions is the location and intensity of the Icelandic low.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Jun 01, 1976
- Accession Number
- ADA035402
Entities
People
- Richard H. Schultz
- Robert W. Scobie