North Pacific Ocean. Tradewind Region East of Hawaii, R/V Thomas G. Thompson: 25 September - 1 November 1972. STD Data Report,
Abstract
During September and October 1972, scientists aboard the R/V Thomas G. Thompson studied the thermohaline and density structures in the tradewind region east of the Hawaiian Islands. An additional hydrographic section was made from the working area to San Diego, Ca. A total of 300 stations were taken. The primary objectives of the field study in the tradewind region east of Hawaii were: 1) to investigate the mesoscale thermohaline and density structures in 2700 km high resolution sections across the tradewind region. 2) to determine the subtropical and doldrum fronts occuring at the boundaries of this region. 3) to study the mesoscale dynamic height and baroclinic flow perturbations in the tradewind region. 4) to assess the mesoscale and baroclinic flow structures across the California current between the subtropical gyre and the coast. Keywords: Salinity temperature depth; Oceanographic data; Autumn sea water; Oceanographic fronts; Ocean currents.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Jan 01, 1987
- Accession Number
- ADA186566
Entities
People
- Gunnar I. Roden
- William J. Fredericks
Organizations
- University of Washington