Accession Number:

ADA302245

Title:

The Mariano Global Surface Velocity Analysis 1.0.

Descriptive Note:

Final rept.,

Corporate Author:

MIAMI UNIV FL INST OF MARINE AND ATMOSPHERIC SCIENCES

Personal Author(s):

• Mariano, A. J.
• Ryan, E. H.
• Perkins, B. D.
• Smithers, S.

Report Date:

1995-07-01

Pagination or Media Count:

61.0

Abstract:

This report details the construction of the Mariano Global Surface Velocity Analysis MGSVA 1.0 from the Maury Ship Drift Data. The generalized median filter and the parameter matrix objective analysis algorithm used in the analysis are detailed. The applicability and limitations of the MGSVA are discussed, and specific recommendations are made for using the MGSVA for U.S. Coast Guard Search and Rescue operations. MM

Descriptors:

• *OCEAN CURRENTS
• *OCEAN SURFACE
• *SHIP MOTION
• *OCEANOGRAPHIC DATA
• *DRIFT
• *SEARCH AND RESCUE
• VELOCITY
• ALGORITHMS
• SURFACE ANALYSIS
• OCEAN WAVES
• MONTE CARLO METHOD
• SEASONAL VARIATIONS
• WIND VELOCITY
• CLIMATOLOGY
• AIR WATER INTERACTIONS
• CIRCULATION
• GULF STREAM
• COAST GUARD
• LAGRANGIAN FUNCTIONS

Subject Categories:

• Physical and Dynamic Oceanography
• Escape, Rescue and Survival

Distribution Statement:

APPROVED FOR PUBLIC RELEASE