Modification of the Stratification and Velocity Profile within the Straits and Seas of the Indonesian Archipelago
Abstract
Long-term goals are to understand the circulation and mixing within the Indonesian Seas associated with topographic configuration, monsoonal driven sea-air flux of momentum and buoyancy, and tides. Objectives are to: 1. To utilize existing in situ data (XBT/XCTD, CTD, LADCP, mooring time series, tide gauge records) and satellite data (TRMM, SAR, SST, scatterometer, altimeter) to advance the study of the spatial and temporal scales of topographically and tidally linked circulation, sea-air fluxes, and mixing and internal wave phenomenon within the Indonesian Seas. 2. To develop a program in collaboration with Indonesian marine agencies and universities to study regional variability of meso- and sub-mesoscale processes and ocean strait dynamics within the Indonesian Seas, centered upon field observations. The approach is first to acquire existing in situ and satellite data and to assess the relevant regional scale, meso-scale and smaller processes within the Indonesian Seas, as well as to attend preliminary discussions in Indonesia for the development of a small-scale circulation and mixing program. Second, the data analysis will be refined and published and explicitly used to develop and define the Indonesian program design with Arnold Gordon (Lamont-Doherty Earth Observatory) and Indonesia into a formal research agreement.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Sep 30, 2010
- Accession Number
- ADA542712
Entities
People
- Amy Ffield