Hydrographic Data from the OPTOMA (Ocean Prediction through Observation, Modeling and Analysis) Program OPTOMA19, 8-13 February 1986

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...

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Main Authors: Wittmann, Paul A, Mooers, Christopher N
Format: Report
Language:English
Subjects:
ATMOSPHERIC TEMPERATURE
BATHYTHERMOGRAPH DATA
CALIFORNIA
CALIFORNIA CURRENT
DENSITY
DEW POINT
DYNAMICS
ELECTRICAL CONDUCTIVITY
HYDROGRAPHY
LIMITATIONS
OCEAN CURRENTS
OCEAN MODELS
OCEANOGRAPHIC DATA
OCEANS
OPTOMA PROJECT
PE61153N
Physical and Dynamic Oceanography
PREDICTIONS
SALINITY
SEA WATER
TEMPERATURE
WIND VELOCITY
WINTER
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Summary: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.