Hydrographic Data from the OPTOMA Program OPTOMA18 31 October and 2 November 1985.

Abstract

The OPTOMA (Ocean Prediction Through Observation, Modeling and Analysis) Program seeks to understand the mesoscale (fronts, eddies, and jets) variability and dynamics of the California Current System and to determine the scientific limits to practical mesoscale ocean forecasting. To help carry out the aims of this project, a series of cruises and P3 flights has been planned in two subdomains, NOCAL and CENCAL. Bathythermographic data were acquired with shallow (300m) and deep (700m) AXBT's which were deployed from a Navy P3 aircraft.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Dec 17, 1985
Accession Number
ADA163429

Entities

People

  • Christopher N. K. Mooers
  • John J. Rendine
  • Marie C. Colton
  • Paul A. Wittmann

Organizations

  • Naval Postgraduate School

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Air Platforms

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Aircrafts
  • California
  • Data Acquisition
  • Data Processing
  • Information Processing
  • Isotherms
  • Jet Propulsion
  • Mathematics
  • Military Research
  • Oceanography
  • Oceans
  • Physical Oceanography
  • Physics Laboratories
  • Research Facilities
  • Schools
  • Temperature Gradients
  • Universities

Fields of Study

  • Environmental science

Readers

  • Computational Modeling and Simulation
  • Oceanography.