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. The proposed observational program focuses on understanding: Dynamics of a strongly forced western boundary current encountering a wide strait. The intruding current s role in governing mesoscale and internal wave activity. Mesoscale response to strong monsoonal forcing. Mesoscale modulation of near-inertial and nonlinear internal wave generation and propagation.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Sep 30, 2006
Accession Number
ADA612135

Entities

People

  • Daniel L. Rudnick

Organizations

  • University of California Regents

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Autonomy
  • Ground and Sea Platforms
  • Space

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Autonomous Underwater Vehicles
  • Boundaries
  • Information Operations
  • Internal Waves
  • Intrusion
  • Navigation
  • Observation
  • Oceans
  • Optical Properties
  • Research Ships
  • Rubber Boats
  • South China Sea
  • Teamwork
  • Underwater Gliders
  • Underwater Vehicles
  • Vehicles
  • Waves

Fields of Study

  • Environmental science

Readers

  • Ocean-Atmosphere Mesoscale Modeling, Data Assimilation, and Flux Boundary Layers
  • Strategic Security Studies

Technology Areas

  • Autonomy