Resolving the Three-Dimensional Structure of Estuarine Fronts
Abstract
We propose to collect shipboard, moored and AUV data in support of the Under Sea RemoteSensing DRI. The program involves measurements in five to seven estuaries of varying force conditions. We will develop and test new methods for remotely quantifying the spatial structure of hydrographic features of estuaries, particularly fronts and hydraulic jumps. The WHOI component of the studyinvolves three main elements: 1) high resolution in situ sampling of hydrographic features; 2) broadband acoustic backscatter measurements to visualize and quantify hydrographic structures; and 3) high-resolution numerical modeling of the estuarine environments. The WHOI team will also play a key role in the planning, integration and analysis of the multiple elements of the program.
Document Details
- Document Type
- DoD Grant Award
- Publication Date
- Sep 30, 2016
- Source ID
- N000141612948
Entities
People
- Wayne Geyer
Organizations
- Office of Naval Research
- United States Navy
- Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution