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https://doi.org/10.5194/os-8-551-2012
© Author(s) 2012. This work is distributed under
the Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 License.
the Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 License.
Validation of FOAM near-surface ocean current forecasts using Lagrangian drifting buoys
E. W. Blockley
Met Office, FitzRoy Road, Exeter, EX13PB, UK
M. J. Martin
Met Office, FitzRoy Road, Exeter, EX13PB, UK
P. Hyder
Met Office, FitzRoy Road, Exeter, EX13PB, UK
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