Modeling the Central California Coastal Upwelling System: Physics, Ecosystems and Resource Management

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Abstract:

To develop a coupled physical-biological model that can utilize available data to accurately simulate physical, chemical and biological processes within the Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary MBNMS. To use the model to better understand the central California coastal upwelling ecosystem. To develop better methods for management and protection of the California coast ecosystem as a valuable natural resource. To better understand the physical and biogeochemical dynamics of the California coastal upwelling system and how it responds to changes in local and large-scale atmospheric forcing, and global change.

Author(s):
Chavez, Francisco P. ; Barber, Richard T. ; Chai, Fei ; Chao, Yi ; De Vogelaere, Andrew P. ; Kindle, John C. ; Maffione, Robert A. ; Marinovic, Baldo ; Mcwilliams, James C. ; Paduan, Jeffrey D.
Author Organization(s):
MONTEREY BAY AQUARIUM RESEARCH INST MOSS LANDING CA
Supplementary Note:
A National Oceanographic Partnership Program Award. The original document contains color images. DOI: 10.21236/ADA483238
Pagination:
0011

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DOCUMENT & CONTEXTUAL SUMMARY

Distribution:
Approved For Public Release
Distribution Statement:
Approved For Public Release; Distribution Is Unlimited.

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Collection: TR
Identifying Numbers
Monitor Series:
NRL
 Subject Terms
Joint Capability Areas:
JCA_5_Command and Control; JCA_1_Force Support; JCA_6_Net Centric; JCA_5.3_Planning; JCA_8_Building Partnerships; JCA_1.2_Force Preparation; JCA_1.2.3_Educating; JCA_1.2.7_Experimentation; JCA_4.1_Deployment and Distribution; JCA_8.2_Shape; JCA_6.1_Information Transport; JCA_1.3_Human Capital Management; JCA_5.5_Direct; JCA_6.2.3_Core Enterprise Services; JCA_1.3.2_Personnel Management; JCA_5.5.1_Communicate Intent and Guidance
Modernization Areas:
Space; Autonomy
Communities of Interest:
Biomedical
Descriptor(s):
*MODELS, *RESOURCE MANAGEMENT, *CALIFORNIA, *ECOSYSTEMS, UPWELLING, ATMOSPHERIC PHYSICS, ACCURACY, NATURAL RESOURCES, COASTAL REGIONS, HIGH RESOLUTION
Field(s)/Group(s):
Atmospheric Physics, Computer Programming and Software, Ecology
Keyword(s):
MBNMS(MONTEREY BAY NATIONAL MARINE SANCTUARY)
Report Date:
2003 Jan 01
Creation Date:
2008 Jul 23