On the detection of a 40 to 50 day oscillation in sea surface temperature along the central California coast
By: by L. C. Breaker, P. A. W. Lewis
Contributors: Lewis, Peter A. W., 1932-; Naval Postgraduate School (U.S.). Dept. of Operations Research
Publisher: Naval Postgraduate School; Available from National Technical Information Service
Published: 1985
Place of publication: Monterey, Calif; Springfield, Va
Language: eng
Number of pages: 14
Subjects: SURFACE TEMPERATURE; OCEAN SURFACE
Other titles: NPS-55-85-025.
Description: Previous studies of the tropical troposphere indicate the presence of a 40 to 50 day      oscillation in zonal winds. Spectral analysis of sea surface temperature reveals an increase in      variance between 40 and 50 days along the California coast as far south as Santa Barbara      (34.4N) and at least as far north as Pt. Arena (39N). Increases in the amplitude of this      oscillation at 36N generally coincide with local El Nino warming episodes. It is suggested      that the 40 to 50 day oscillation in sea surface temperature off central California may be      related to the 40 to 50 day oscillation in the tropical troposphere through atmospheric      teleconnections between the tropics and mid-latitudes. (Author)
Notes: Cover title.

"NPS-55-85-025."

"September 1985."

"Technical report."

AD A160 391.

Includes bibliographical references (p. 12-13).

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