Hydrographic data from the OPTOMA program: OPTOMA19, 8-13 February 1986
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Authors
Wittmann, Paul A.
Mooers, C. N. K. (Christopher N. N.)
Subjects
Advisors
Date of Issue
1986-05
Date
1986-05
Publisher
Monterey, California. Naval Postgraduate School
Language
en_US
Abstract
The OPTOMA (Ocean Prediction Through Observation, Modeling and Analysis) Program seeks to understand the mesoscale (fronts, eddies, and jets) variability and dynamics of the California Current System and to determine the scientific limits to practical mesoscale ocean forecasting. The cruise OPTOMA19 was undertaken in Feb. 1986 and covered a domain 240 km square centered 190 km off the coast from Pt. Arena. This report presents the hydrographic data which were acquired during the period 8 to 13 February. The cruise track consisted of alongshore transects. Data acquired during OPTOMA19 include XBT and CTD profiles. Wind velocity, air temperature, dew point, and 2 meter thermalsalinograph measurements were recorded every 2 minutes. Keywords: Ocean currents
Type
Technical Report
Description
Series/Report No
Department
Oceanography
Identifiers
NPS Report Number
NPS 68-86-003
Sponsors
Research project "Ocean Prediction Through
Observation, Modeling and Analysis" sponsored by the Physical Oceanography
Program of the Office of Naval Research under Program Element 61153N.
Funder
N000146WR24027
Format
Citation
Distribution Statement
Approved for public release; distribution is unlimited.