Physical Characteristics of Ocean Fronts and Eddies in the North Atlantic.

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Abstract:

Ocean fronts and eddies are defined, described and typical locations given. Their formation, surface and vertical characteristics, variability, and operational system display are discussed. How to analyze and map fronts is described. Author

Author(s):
James, R. W. ; Cheney, R. E.
Author Organization(s):
NAVAL OCEANOGRAPHIC OFFICE WASHINGTON D C
Descriptive Note:
Technical note,
Pagination:
0052

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DOCUMENT & CONTEXTUAL SUMMARY

Distribution:
Approved For Public Release

RECORD

Collection: TR
Identifying Numbers
Report Number(s):
NOO-TN-3700-59-77
 Subject Terms
Joint Capability Areas:
JCA_3_Force Application; JCA_3.1.1_Maneuver to Engage; JCA_3.1_Maneuver; JCA_5_Command and Control; JCA_5.3_Planning; JCA_2_Battlespace Awareness; JCA_2.2.2_Imagery Collection; JCA_2.2_Collection; JCA_4_Logistics; JCA_1_Force Support; JCA_5.3.4_Develop Courses of Action; JCA_5.3.5_Analyze Courses of Action; JCA_1.2_Force Preparation; JCA_3.2_Engagement
Communities of Interest:
Space
Descriptor(s):
*OCEAN CURRENTS, *TEMPERATURE GRADIENTS, *SONAR SIGNALS, LOW TEMPERATURE, VARIATIONS, OCEANS, ATLANTIC OCEAN, ACOUSTIC VELOCITY, SEA WATER, GULF STREAM, ANTISUBMARINE WARFARE, BATHYTHERMOGRAPHS, THERMOCLINES, CONVERGENCE ZONES, SARGASSO SEA
Field(s)/Group(s):
Physical and Dynamic Oceanography, Acoustic Detection and Detectors
Keyword(s):
*Ocean fronts, *Fronts(Oceanographic), Cold water
Report Date:
1977 Mar 01