Upwelling at Cabo Frio (Brazil).

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Abstract:

The data at 2 fixed stations along an east-west section of the Brazilian coast near Rio de Janeiro show correlation between observations of wind, sea level, sea temperature and currents. Easterly winds are associated with low temperatures, low sea levels and westward currents. Minimum values of sea level and sea temperature are obtained in the summer and also in the winter. In the Fall the maximum values of sea level and sea temperature are observed. Offshore observations show a maximum incursion of cold water upwelling over the continental shelf in winter July cruise and summer November cruise the minimum incursion of cold water is in the Fall April cruise. A geostrophic model shows a net transport in the same direction indicated by the data. Author

Author(s):
Rodrigues, Roberto Fernandes
Author Organization(s):
NAVAL POSTGRADUATE SCHOOL MONTEREY CALIF
Descriptive Note:
Master's thesis,
Pagination:
0088

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DOCUMENT & CONTEXTUAL SUMMARY

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Approved For Public Release

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Collection: TR
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Communities of Interest:
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Descriptor(s):
(*Upwelling, *Atlantic Ocean), Sea water, Wind, Sea level, Surface temperature, Correlation techniques, Ocean bottom, Shallow water, Fluid flow, Air water interactions, Time series analysis, Continental shelves, Theses, Brazil
Field(s)/Group(s):
Physical and Dynamic Oceanography
Keyword(s):
Cabo Frio(Brazil), South Atlantic Ocean
Report Date:
1973 Sep 01