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Creator:: Ray, Richard D., Eanes, R. J., Egbert, Gary D., and Pavlis, N. K.
Abstract:: The most accurate determinations of the global ocean tides are currently based on altimeter measurements made by the Topex/Poseidon satellite. The error spectrum corresponding to the M₂ tidal solution is here estimated, primarily by inverse methods and secondarily by simple differencing in flatter than tidal signal spectrum, and it exceeds...
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Full Text:: Error Spectrum for the Global M₂ Ocean Tide

Creator:: Barnard, Patrick L., Allan, Jonathan, Hansen, Jeff E., Kaminsky, George M., Ruggiero, Peter, and Doria, Andre
Abstract:: High-resolution beach morphology data collected along much of the U.S. West Coast are synthesized to evaluate the coastal impacts of the 2009–10 El Niño. Coastal change observations were collected as part of five beach monitoring programs that span between 5 and 13 years in duration. In California, regional wave and...
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Full Text:: U.S. West Coast beaches Patrick L. Barnard,1 Jonathan Allan,2 Jeff E. Hansen,1,3 George M. Kaminsky,4

Creator:: Shroyer, E. L.
Abstract:: Comprehensive observations of velocity, density, and turbulent dissipation permit quantification of the nonlinear internal wave (NLIW) contribution to vertical heat flux and lateral mass transport over New Jersey’s shelf. The effect of NLIWs on the shelf heat budget was significant. On average, heat flux in NLIWs was 10 times larger...
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Full Text:: and lateral mass transport in nonlinear internal waves E. L. Shroyer,1,2 J. N. Moum,1 and J. D. Nash1

Creator:: Ludford, E. M., Palmer, M. R., German, C. R., and Klinkhammer, Gary P.
Abstract:: Particles were collected from the dilute portion of neutrally buoyant hydrothermal plumes from four Mid-Atlantic Ridge sites (MARK, 23°N; TAG, 26°N; Broken Spur, 29°N; Lucky Strike, 37°N). Comparison of data from proximal portions of the TAG (Atlantic) [German et al., 1991; this study] and North Cleft (Pacific) [Freely et al.,...
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Full Text:: Atlantic hydrothermal particles E. M. Ludford and M. R. Palmer Department of Geology, Bristol University

Creator:: Martini, K. I., Alford, M. H., Nash, Jonathan, Kunze, E., and Merrifield, M. A.
Abstract:: An internal partly standing wave in Mamala Bay, Hawaii is studied using new observations and the Princeton Ocean Model (POM). Previous work suggested a convergence in the bay of east- and westbound waves emanating from Kaena Ridge and Makapuu Point, respectively. New energy flux measurements with shipboard ADCP/CTD confirm that...
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Full Text:: Mamala Bay, Oahu K. I. Martini,1 M. H. Alford,1 J. D. Nash,2 E. Kunze,3 and M. A. Merrifield4 Received

Creator:: Dore, John E., Church, Matthew J., Karl, David M., Sadler, Daniel W., and Letelier, Ricardo M.
Abstract:: Sustained time series have provided compelling evidence for progressive acidification of the surface oceans through exchange with the growing atmospheric reservoir of carbon dioxide. However, few long-term programs exist, and extrapolation of results from one site to larger oceanic expanses is hampered by the lack of spatial coverage inherent to...
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Creator:: Chelton, Dudley B., Wentz, Frank J., Genremann, Chelle L., de Szoeke, Roland A., and Schlax, Michael G.
Abstract:: Satellite measurements of sea-surface temperature (SST) by the TRMM Microwave Imager reveal previously unreported features of tropical instability waves (TIWs). In the Pacific, TIW-related variability is observed from the eastern boundary to at least 160°E. Cusp-shaped distortions of SST fronts and associated trains of anticyclonic vortices both north and south...
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Full Text:: •0.5 m s -x with approximately 50% larger meridional displacements in the north. In the At- lantic

Creator:: Nash, Jonathan, Alford, M. H., Kunze, E., Martini, K., and Kelly, S.
Abstract:: Two deep ocean hotspots of turbulent mixing were found over the Oregon continental slope. Thorpe-scale analyses indicate time-averaged turbulent energy dissipation rates of ε > 10⁻⁷ W/kg and eddy diffusivities of Kp ~ 10⁻² m²/s at both hotspots. However, the structure of turbulence and its generation mechanism at each site...
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Full Text:: continental slope J. D. Nash,1 M. H. Alford,2 E. Kunze,3 K. Martini,2 and S. Kelly1 Received 13 September

Creator:: Thomas, A. C., Carr, M. E., and Strub, P. Ted
Abstract:: The first three years of SeaWiFS data (1997-2000) provide the most complete quantification to date of chlorophyll seasonal variability along the full latitudinal extent of the four major eastern boundary currents (EBCs). Comparisons to previously published chlorophyll seasonal climatologies deduced from the relatively sparse coverage provided by the Coastal Zone...
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Full Text:: M.-E. Carr Jet Propulsion Laboratory, Pasadena, California P.T. Strub College of Oceanic and

Creator:: O'Halloran, Thomas L., Acker, Steven A., Joerger, Verena M., Kertis, Jane, and Law, Beverly E.
Abstract:: This paper examines albedo perturbation and radiative forcing after a high-severity fire in a mature forest in the Oregon Cascade Range. Correlations between postfire albedo and seedling, sapling, and snag (standing dead tree) density were investigated across fire severity classes and seasons for years 4-15 after fire. Albedo perturbation was...
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