Hydrographic Data from the OPTOMA (Ocean Prediction through Observation, Modeling and Analysis) Program OPTOMA19, 8-13 February 1986

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. The cruise OPTOMA19 was undertaken in Feb. 1986 and covered a domain 240 km square centered 190 km off the coast from Pt. Arena. This report presents the hydrographic data which were acquired during the period 8 to 13 February. The cruise track consisted of alongshore transects. Data acquired during OPTOMA19 include XBT and CTD profiles. Wind velocity, air temperature, dew point, and 2 meter thermalsalinograph measurements were recorded every 2 minutes. Keywords: Ocean currents.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
May 23, 1986
Accession Number
ADA169720

Entities

People

  • Christopher N. Mooers
  • Paul A. Wittmann

Organizations

  • Naval Postgraduate School

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Communities of Interest

  • Sensors

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Acquisition
  • Birds
  • Data Acquisition
  • Data Processing
  • Ecology
  • Isotherms
  • Jet Propulsion
  • Mainframe Computers
  • Measurement
  • Military Research
  • Ocean Currents
  • Oceanography
  • Oceans
  • Physics Laboratories
  • Schools
  • Security
  • Universities

Readers

  • Ocean-Atmosphere Mesoscale Modeling, Data Assimilation, and Flux Boundary Layers
  • Oceanography.