A comparison of cross-stream velocities and Gulf Stream translations utilizing in-situ and remotely-sensed data

In previous Gulf Stream work (Hall and Bryden, 1985, Hall, 1985, 198GA, 198GB), a decomposition of multiple depth current records was developed which produced along- and cross-stream components. The cross-stream component was found to occasionally match lateral displacements of the Stream, as determined by temperature changes measured at the current meters. This study determined where within the meander pattern of the Gulf Stream the cross-stream velocity calculated from current meters at depth correctly predicted translations of the Gulf Stream as measured by satellite data. Additionally, the effects of recently quantified cross-stream velocities associated with the curvature of Gulf Stream meanders were analyzed.

Grantor dc:publisher

Massachusetts Institute of Technology and Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution

Year dc:date.issued

1988

Author dc:creator

• Freise, Clark B.

• Ocean currents

Language dc:language.iso

en_US

DOI

10.1575/1912/4958

OAI identifier oai:identifier

oai:darchive.mblwhoilibrary.org:1912/4958