A wind-forced modeling study of the Canary Current System from 30° N to 42.5° N
By: Daniel W. Bryan
Publisher: Naval Postgraduate School; Available from National Technical Information Service
Published: 1998
Place of publication: Monterey, Calif; Springfield, Va
Language: eng
Number of pages: 80
Description: A high-resolution, multi-level, primitive equation ocean model is used to investigate the roles of wind forcing      and irregular coastline geometry in the generation of currents, eddies, jets and filaments in the Canary Current      System (CCS) from 30 to 42.5 deg N. To study the generation, evolution, and sustainment of the currents,      eddies, jets and filaments in the CCS, the model is forced from rest using seasonal climatological winds and a      realistic coastline. Results of the experiment show that wind forcing alone is capable of generating surface      currents, undercurrents, meanders, eddies, and filaments. Preferred eddy generation locations, enhanced      growth of meanders, eddies, and filaments are seen. The features produced by the model are consistent with      available observations of the CCS.
Notes: Thesis advisor(s): Mary L. Batteen.

"June 1998."

"NPS-OC-98-003."

Thesis (M.S. in Physical Oceanography) Naval Postgraduate School, June 1998.

Includes bibliographical references (p. 73-78).

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US Navy (USN) author.

dk/dk cc:9116 9/18/98.