Nutrient Study of Mesoscale Thermal Features Off Point Sur, California.

Abstract

Thermal patterns with the appearance of cyclonic motion and sharp thermal fronts frequently are seen in satellite IR images off the California coast near Pt. Sur. These thermal patterns are associated with distinctly structured upwelling systems. In nine seasonal cruises since December 1978, nutrient fronts are strongly correlated with thermal fronts. However, an upwelling which is well defined by the satellite detected thermal front, may not be nutrient rich. A strong inverse linear correlation between nutrients and temperature though does exist for upwelling within an early stage of development. It is feasible, by utilizing limited in situ data, to infer nutrient distribution within satellite detected, surface thermal patterns associated with upwelling. (Author)

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Sep 01, 1980
Accession Number
ADA096385

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People

  • Walter Elof Hanson Jr

Organizations

  • Naval Postgraduate School

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  • Artificial Satellites
  • California
  • Chemistry
  • Coast Guard
  • Computer Programs
  • Crystal Structure
  • Equations
  • Heat Transfer
  • Military Research
  • Naval Air Stations
  • Plastic Explosives
  • Regression Analysis
  • Schools
  • Sea Surface Temperature
  • Stations
  • Surface Temperature
  • United States

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  • Environmental science

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  • Coastal Oceanography
  • Theoretical Analysis.
  • Thermal Physics or Thermal Science.

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