In this project, scientists at the University of Rhode Island will study circulation and dynamical properties of the North Atlantic Central Waters in the Newfoundland Basin. A large scale, incoherent array of isopycnal RAFOS (Inverse SOund Fixing And Ranging) floats will be deployed to study intergyre exchange, particle dispersion, and mixing processes. A numerical modeling component will aid dynamical and thermodynamical interpretation of the observations.

Agency
National Science Foundation (NSF)
Institute
Division of Ocean Sciences (OCE)
Application #
9209116
Program Officer
Eric C. Itsweire
Project Start
Project End
Budget Start
1992-02-01
Budget End
1997-01-31
Support Year
Fiscal Year
1992
Total Cost
$970,701
Indirect Cost
Name
Naval Weapons Center Office of Naval Research
Department
Type
DUNS #
City
Arlington
State
VA
Country
United States
Zip Code
22217