Physical Forcing of Phytoplankton Population Abundance in the Western Gulf of Maine.
Abstract
The goal of this study is to understand the physical-biological interactions that control phytoplankton distributions observed in the western Gulf of Maine. The primary objective is to create realistic three-dimensional regional simulations of phytoplankton biomass which resolve time scales from hours to seasons and spatial scales ranging from 1 to 100km. The simulations are to be rigorously calibrated with available data. Once validated, the numerical solutions will be used as a basis for diagnosis of the physical-biological mechanisms responsible for producing spatial and temporal variability in phytoplankton abundance. In particular, the influences of buoyant river plume dynamics and wind-driven coastal upwelling/downwelling are to be examined.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Jan 01, 1996
- Accession Number
- ADA360977
Entities
People
- Dennis J. Mcgillicuddy Jr.
Organizations
- Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution