Glider-Based Observations of Kuroshio Seasonal Variability and Loop-Current Intrusion into the South China Sea
Abstract
LONG-TERM GOALS: Two long-term goals, one technical and one scientific motivate this project. The technical goal is to advance techniques of observing the upper ocean, in this case proving the utility of underwater gliders. The scientific goal is to understand the effects of mesoscale processes on larger scales such as the general circulation, and on smaller scales such as internal waves. OBJECTIVES: The primary technical objective is to demonstrate the use of a glider fleet in sampling a strong boundary current where the flow is often stronger than the glider can overcome. The general scientific objective is to quantify the spatial structure and temporal evolution of the southern reaches of the Kuroshio. We plan to characterize the annual cycle of the Kuroshio and its associated mesoscale field. A next objective is to observe and quantify intrusions of the Kuroshio through the Luzon Strait. These mesoscale observations then provide the background on which strong nonlinear internal waves propagate.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Jan 01, 2009
- Accession Number
- ADA527075
Entities
People
- Daniel L. Rudnick
Organizations
- Scripps Institution of Oceanography