Meteorological data from the OPTOMA Program
Subtitle: OPTOMA11, leg DII, 30 June-10 July, 1984
By: by Marie C. Colton, Christopher N.K. Mooers ; chief scientist, C.N.K. Mooers
Contributors: Mooers, C. N. K. (Christopher N. K.); Naval Postgraduate School (U.S.). Dept. of Oceanography; Harvard University. Center for Earth and Planetary Physics
Publisher: Naval Postgraduate School
Published: 1985
Place of publication: Monterey, Calif
Language: eng
Number of pages: 72
Subjects: Oceanography; Maritime Meteorology; Ocean-atmosphere interaction
Other titles: NPS-68-85-017.
Description: The OPTOMA (Ocean Prediction Through Observations, Modeling and Analysis) Program seeks to understand the mesoscale (front, eddies, and jets) variability and dynamics of the California Current System and to determine the scientific limits to practical mesoscale ocean forecasting. This report presents the meteorological data acquired by twenty-six radiosondes launched during the hydrographic cruise OPTOMA11, Leg DII (30 June to 10 July, 1984). To compare the prevailing atmospheric and oceanic conditions, the radiosonde potential temperature and specific humidity profiles are plotted with nearly coincident XBT temperature profiles. Also included are: 1) time series plots of hourly dry- bulb and wet-bulb temperatures and hourly wind velocities, 2) an AVHRR image, and 3) National Weather Service surface pressure analyses for the cruise period. Keywords Radiosonde data; Coastal meteorology; Air/Sea interaction; Atmospheric boundary layer; Oceanic mixed layer; California current system.
Notes: "NPS-68-85-017."

"May 1985."--Cover.

AD A156 134.

"The OPTOMA Program is a joint program of Department of Oceanography, Naval Postgraduate School [and] Center for Earth and Planetary Physics, Harvard University."

Includes bibliographical references.