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3D reconstruction of ocean velocity from high-frequency radar and acoustic Doppler current profiler: a model-based assessment study
AZTI, Marine Research, Basque Research and Technology Alliance (BRTA), Herrera Kaia, Portualdea z/g, 20110 Pasaia-Gipuzkoa, Spain
Erick Fredj
Department of Computer Sciences, Jerusalem College of Technology,
Jerusalem, Israel
Gabriel Jordà
Instituto Español de Oceanografía, Centre Oceanogràfic
de Balears, Palma de Mallorca, Spain
Maristella Berta
ISMAR, CNR, La Spezia, Italy
Annalisa Griffa
ISMAR, CNR, La Spezia, Italy
Ainhoa Caballero
AZTI, Marine Research, Basque Research and Technology Alliance (BRTA), Herrera Kaia, Portualdea z/g, 20110 Pasaia-Gipuzkoa, Spain
Anna Rubio
AZTI, Marine Research, Basque Research and Technology Alliance (BRTA), Herrera Kaia, Portualdea z/g, 20110 Pasaia-Gipuzkoa, Spain
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The ocean meridional overturning circulation (MOC) is predicted by climate models to slow down in this century, resulting in reduced transport of heat northward to mid-latitudes. At 26° N, the Atlantic MOC has been measured continuously for the past decade (2004–2014). In this paper, we discuss the 10-year record of variability, identify the origins of the continued weakening of the circulation, and discuss high-frequency (subannual) compensation between transport components.
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The Rockall Trough feeds warm salty water to Polar regions and the European Shelf. Detailed observations from an underwater glider show that a) the meandering surface current field in the central trough is driven by deep eddies; b) chance circulations deflect the eastern slope current and warm the western side; c) and altimeter observations omit the mean flow in the narrow slope current. There are wider implications for satellite altimeter observations, ocean monitoring and ocean model results.
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Short summary
Our main aim is to study the feasibility of reconstructing oceanic currents by extending the data obtained from coastal multiplatform observatories to nearby areas in 3D in the SE Bay of Biscay. To that end, two different data-reconstruction methods with different approaches were tested, providing satisfactory results. This work is a first step towards the real applicability of these methods in this study area, and it shows the capabilities of the methods for a wide range of applications.
Our main aim is to study the feasibility of reconstructing oceanic currents by extending the...
