McPhaden M.J., Reverdin G., Merle Jacques, Penhoat Yves du, Kartavseff A. (1984). Objective analysis of simulated Equatorial Atlantic ocean data on seasonal time scales. Deep-Sea Research, 31 (5), p. 551-569. ISSN 0198-0149.
Titre du document
Objective analysis of simulated Equatorial Atlantic ocean data on seasonal time scales
Année de publication
1984
Type de document
Article
Auteurs
McPhaden M.J., Reverdin G., Merle Jacques, Penhoat Yves du, Kartavseff A.
Source
Deep-Sea Research, 1984,
31 (5), p. 551-569 ISSN 0198-0149
In this study we objectively analyze simulated Equatorial Atlantic ocean data on seasonal time scales using a technique based on optimal interpolation. The purpose is twofold : (1) to estimate the accuracy of the FOCAL/SEQUAL (Programme Français Océan-Climat en Atlantique Equatorial/Seasonal Equatorial Atlantic Response Program) array for mapping large-scale seasonal variations in the depth of the 20° isotherm, and (2) to examine the potential of 20 FOCAL drifting buoys drogued with thermistor chains for enhancing that mapping accuracy. This latter point leads to the development of heuristic model for drifter motion in order to identify the most favorable time and location for buoy deployments. Results are discussed for a number of assumptions about oceanic variability required by both the optimal interpolation procedure and the drifting buoy model. (D'après résumé d'auteur)
Plan de classement
Climatologie / Météorologie [032CLIMET]
Descripteurs
TEMPERATURE DE SURFACE ; COURANT ; VARIATION SAISONNIERE ; ANALYSE MATHEMATIQUE ; VALIDATION DE RESULTAT
