Initial Observation of High Resolution Velocity Profile and Stratification in the Sunda Strait

Abstract

LONG-TERM GOALS: This pioneering work has main goal of observing and determining the dynamics of controlling circulation in the Sunda Strait a strategic passage for marine safety and international shipping. OBJECTIVES: The main objectives are to: (1) measure the magnitude and variability of Sunda Strait flow by deploying Barny Sentinel ADCP to determine the volume transport and its associated heat-freshwater fluxes; (2) measure vertical stratification of the Sunda Strait and to study its effects due to rough topography/bathymetry, monsoon, and South Java Current. (3) test the hypothesis whether coastally trapped Kelvin waves could penetrate the Sunda Strait. If it does, how it affects the Strait stratification, mixing, and its interaction with water from the Java Sea. (4) determine effects of strait dynamics of fish distribution and abundance.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Sep 30, 2011
Accession Number
ADA557100

Entities

People

  • R. D. Susanto

Organizations

  • Lamont–Doherty Earth Observatory

Tags

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Dynamics
  • Earth Sciences
  • Electronic Mail
  • High Resolution
  • Indian Ocean
  • Indonesia
  • Information Operations
  • Java Sea
  • Motion
  • Observation
  • Observatories
  • Oceanography
  • Oceans
  • South China Sea
  • Stratification
  • Topography

Fields of Study

  • Environmental science

Readers

  • Atmospheric Science/Meteorology
  • Oceanography.