Glider-based Observations of Kuroshio Seasonal Variability and Loop-Current Intrusion into the South China Sea

Abstract

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.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Sep 30, 2008
Accession Number
ADA533691

Entities

People

  • Daniel L. Rudnick

Organizations

  • Scripps Institution of Oceanography

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Autonomy
  • Materials and Manufacturing Processes
  • Space

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Abstracts
  • Information Operations
  • Internal Waves
  • Intervals
  • Intrusion
  • Navigation
  • Observation
  • Oceans
  • Optical Properties
  • Research Ships
  • Salinity
  • South China Sea
  • Teamwork
  • Underwater Gliders
  • Unmanned Vehicles
  • Vehicles
  • Waves

Fields of Study

  • Environmental science

Readers

  • Coastal Oceanography

Technology Areas

  • Autonomy