Kuroshio Penetrations into the South China Sea: Analysis of the Dynamics and Predictability

Abstract

A combination of theoretical, laboratory, and observational work was accomplished in order to study the dynamics of a western boundary current leaping across the strait with an emphasis on existence of multiple flow patterns and predictability. Earlier theoretical predictions were confirmed in a context of the Kuroshio in Luzon Strait using analysis of historical hydrographic data, results from the NLOM and NPACNFS numerical models. The efficient characterization of the intrusion in terms of subsurface temperature anomaly was analyzed. Strong correlations were found between the penetrations, the winter monsoon system and the Kuroshio transport fluctuations on the decadal, interannual, and seasonal scales.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Sep 30, 2005
Accession Number
ADA438885

Entities

People

  • Nelson Hogg
  • Viatalii Sheremet

Organizations

  • Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution

Tags

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Boundaries
  • Buildings And Structures
  • Dynamics
  • Intrusion
  • Physics Laboratories
  • Research Facilities
  • South China Sea
  • Transport Ships

Fields of Study

  • Environmental science

Readers

  • Atmospheric Science/Meteorology
  • Coastal Oceanography