Preliminary Results of the Oceanographic Cruise of CCGS SIR JOHN FRANKLIN to Baffin Bay and Nares Strait, September 1986

Abstract

This report describes the preliminary results of the cruise of the Canadian ice breaker CCGS SIR JOHN FRANKLIN to northern Baffin Bay and Nares Strait during September 1986. Over 175 CTD stations were made including 28 taken during a 36-hour time series. Closely spaced stations were acquired across Lancaster, Jones, and Smith Sounds. CTD data and bathymetric profiles were obtained throughout the length of Nares Strait (to 82 deg 09 min N). Three transects were also made across the West Greenland Current in which a moderately strong front was noted. Keywords; Conductivity temperature depth; Oceanographic data; Bathymetry; Physical oceanography; Salinity.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Nov 01, 1986
Accession Number
ADA175759

Entities

People

  • Robert H. Bourke

Organizations

  • Naval Postgraduate School

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Ground and Sea Platforms
  • Sensors
  • Space

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Baffin Bay
  • Bathymetry
  • Birds
  • Bottom Waters
  • Classification
  • Coast Guard
  • Conductivity
  • Engineers
  • Governments
  • Measurement
  • Navigation
  • Oceanographic Equipment
  • Oceanography
  • Oceans
  • Radiosondes
  • Security
  • Ships

Readers

  • Military History
  • Oceanography.

Technology Areas

  • Space