The movies currently available are from January through December 1994. A model mean has been added to show more realistic circulation of the Loop Current inflow through the Yucatan Channel and outflow through the Florida Straits. Satellite-tracked drifter locations within five days of the analysis date are also plotted on each movie frame. The sea surface height contour increment in the animations are 10 cm. Black contours are greater than or equal to zero.
White contours are negative.
This movie highlights the high resolution sea surface topography that may be estimated using altimeter data from two satellites flying in tandem. More movies can be found in the Gulf of Mexico Movie home page. If you have comments on this document or have noticed any problems.