Eddies and Filaments of the Western Adriatic Current near Cape Gargano: Analysis and Prediction
Abstract
Remote sensing and in situ observations, and model simulations made during the Dynamics of the Adriatic in Real Time (DART) project in the central Adriatic Sea during 2006 reveal intense mesoscale eddy activity in the West Adriatic Current (WAC) system, that flows along the Italian coast. We investigate the origin, scale and rate of evolution of these features, and consider their potential contributions to across-shelf exchange, as a basis for planning future operational coastal prediction and monitoring programs. Predictions from a regional Adriatic Sea implementation of the Navy Coastal Ocean Model (NCOM) are assessed using observations from satellites, current meter moorings, and ship hydrographic transects.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Oct 21, 2008
- Accession Number
- ADA511959
Entities
People
- Derek Burrage
- J. W. Book
- P. J. Martin
Organizations
- United States Naval Research Laboratory