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Articles | Volume 22, issue 4
Articles | Volume 22, issue 4
https://doi.org/10.5194/os-22-2533-2026
© Author(s) 2026. This work is distributed under
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https://doi.org/10.5194/os-22-2533-2026
© Author(s) 2026. This work is distributed under
the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 License.
Articles | Volume 22, issue 4
Research article
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21 Aug 2026
Research article |  | 21 Aug 2026

Data-driven enhancement of ocean surface forcing for accurate floating debris transport modelling in the East/Japan Sea

Hong Thi My Tran, Young-Gyu Park, and Jun Myoung Choi

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We tracked 33 floating devices released off the Korean coast to understand how debris moves across the East/Japan Sea. Their paths showed a route toward Japan and an early split caused by ocean circulation. By comparing observations with computer simulations, we found that the best predictions combine geostrophic currents, Stoke drift, and windage, while deeper devices also require Ekman currents. Winter favored faster eastward transport and beaching, whereas summer caused wider spreading.
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