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Seawifs Satellite Ocean Color Data From The Southern Ocean, Jk Moore, Mr Abbott, Rg Richman, Walker O. Smith Jr., Et Al
Seawifs Satellite Ocean Color Data From The Southern Ocean, Jk Moore, Mr Abbott, Rg Richman, Walker O. Smith Jr., Et Al
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SeaWiFS estimates of surface chlorophyll concentrations are reported for the region of the U.S. JGOFS study in the Southern Ocean (similar to 170 degrees W, 60 degrees S). Elevated chlorophyll was observed at the Southern Ocean fronts, near the edge of the seasonal ice sheet, and above the Pacific-Antarctic Ridge. The elevated chlorophyll levels associated with the Pacific-Antarctic Ridge are surprising since even the crest of the ridge is at depths > 2000 m. This elevated phytoplankton biomass is likely the result of mesoscale physical-biological interactions where the Antarctic Circumpolar Current (ACC) encounters the ridge. Four cruises surveyed this region between …
Measurements Of The Shape Of Sand Ripples, Jerome P-Y Maa, S-H Ou, C-J Huang
Measurements Of The Shape Of Sand Ripples, Jerome P-Y Maa, S-H Ou, C-J Huang
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Laboratory experiments have been conductef. for determining what would be the correct selection of acoustic devices for measuring the shape of sand ripples. The results reveal that a toneburst type signal generator with I or 2 watts will be sufficient to drive the transducer. A transducer with focus and reasonable size would be the best choice. While measuring, the ratio of measuring distance (between the transducer and sea floor) and the transducer's focus length should be maintained at a ratio between 90% and II 0% for best results.