Interaction of the Kuroshio with the East and South China Sea

Abstract

The long-term objective is to better understand the interactions between the Kuroshio and the China Seas with the co-ordinate use of two tools already developed by ONR, a numerical model and surface drifters. We intend to investigate the dynamical processes that govern this interaction. To achieve this goal, new observations are being obtained. A range of model parameters will be tested to find the combination that best represents the observed surface circulation. This research contributes to a more realistic prediction of this complex physical environment in area of strategic importance for PACFLEET operations.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Sep 30, 2003
Accession Number
ADA628680

Entities

People

  • Dong-kyu Lee
  • Pearn P. Niiler

Organizations

  • Scripps Institution of Oceanography

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Communities of Interest

  • Materials and Manufacturing Processes

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Bodies Of Water
  • Data Analysis
  • East China Sea
  • Environment
  • Flow Fields
  • Information Operations
  • Landforms
  • Mechanical Energy
  • North Pacific Ocean
  • Observation
  • Oceanography
  • Oceans
  • Pacific Ocean
  • Philippine Sea
  • Sea Water
  • South China Sea

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