A field study of the variability of the North Atlantic Deep Western Boundary Current (DWBC) will be conducted using a combination of experimental approaches: hydrography, chemical tracers and Lagrangian floats. The main objectives of the study are to determine the synoptic velocity and water mass structure of the DWBC and determine the fluid parcel pathways in the DWBC and identify the regions of exchange with the interior.

Agency
National Science Foundation (NSF)
Institute
Division of Ocean Sciences (OCE)
Application #
9301448
Program Officer
Eric C. Itsweire
Project Start
Project End
Budget Start
1993-11-01
Budget End
1998-10-31
Support Year
Fiscal Year
1993
Total Cost
$1,554,000
Indirect Cost
Name
Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution
Department
Type
DUNS #
City
Woods Hole
State
MA
Country
United States
Zip Code
02543