Modelling observed California Current mesoscale eddies and the ecosystem response

Satellite and in situ observations are used to test model dynamics for the California Current System (CCS). The model and data are combined to reconstruct the mesoscale ocean structure during a given three-week period. The resulting physical flow field is used to drive a 3D ecosystem model to interp...

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Published in:International journal of remote sensing 2004-04, Vol.25 (7-8), p.1307-1312
Main Authors: Lorenzo, Emanuele Di, Miller, Arthur J., Neilson, Douglas J., Cornuelle, Bruce D., Moisan, John R.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Applied geophysics
Earth sciences
Earth, ocean, space
Exact sciences and technology
Internal geophysics
Marine geology
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Summary:Satellite and in situ observations are used to test model dynamics for the California Current System (CCS). The model and data are combined to reconstruct the mesoscale ocean structure during a given three-week period. The resulting physical flow field is used to drive a 3D ecosystem model to interpret SeaWiFS and in situ chlorophyll-a (chl-a) variations. With this approach a more complete and consistent picture of the physical and ecosystem processes of the CCS is obtained, providing the basis for addressing fundamental questions about dynamics and predictability of the coastal ocean.
ISSN:0143-1161
1366-5901
DOI:10.1080/01431160310001592229