Thermal front variability along the North Atlantic Current observed using microwave and infrared satellite data
Thermal fronts detected using multiple satellite sensors have been integrated to provide new information on the spatial and seasonal distribution of oceanic fronts in the North Atlantic. The branching of the North Atlantic Current (NAC) as it encounters the Mid-Atlantic Ridge (MAR) is reflected in s...
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ftnerc:oai:nora.nerc.ac.uk:504436 2023-05-15T17:25:16+02:00 Thermal front variability along the North Atlantic Current observed using microwave and infrared satellite data Miller, Peter I. Read, Jane F. Dale, Andrew C. 2013-12-15 http://nora.nerc.ac.uk/id/eprint/504436/ https://doi.org/10.1016/j.dsr2.2013.08.014 unknown Miller, Peter I.; Read, Jane F.; Dale, Andrew C. 2013 Thermal front variability along the North Atlantic Current observed using microwave and infrared satellite data. Deep Sea Research Part II: Topical Studies in Oceanography, 98. 244-256. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.dsr2.2013.08.014 <https://doi.org/10.1016/j.dsr2.2013.08.014> Publication - Article PeerReviewed 2013 ftnerc https://doi.org/10.1016/j.dsr2.2013.08.014 2023-02-04T19:38:27Z Thermal fronts detected using multiple satellite sensors have been integrated to provide new information on the spatial and seasonal distribution of oceanic fronts in the North Atlantic. The branching of the North Atlantic Current (NAC) as it encounters the Mid-Atlantic Ridge (MAR) is reflected in surface thermal fronts, which preferentially occur at the Charlie Gibbs Fracture Zone (CGFZ) and several smaller fracture zones. North of the CGFZ there are few thermal fronts, contrasting with the region to the south, where there are frequent surface thermal fronts that are persistent seasonally and interannually. The alignment of the fronts confirms that the shallower Reykjanes Ridge north of the CGFZ is more of a barrier to water movements than the ridge to the south. Comparison of front distributions with satellite altimetry data indicates that the MAR influence on deep ocean currents is also frequently exhibited in surface temperature. The improved spatial and temporal resolution of the front analysis has revealed consistent seasonality in the branching patterns. These results contribute to our understanding of the variability of the NAC, and the techniques for visualising oceanic fronts can be applied in other regions to reveal details of surface currents that cannot be resolved using satellite altimetry or in situ measurements. Article in Journal/Newspaper north atlantic current North Atlantic Natural Environment Research Council: NERC Open Research Archive Mid-Atlantic Ridge Reykjanes ENVELOPE(-22.250,-22.250,65.467,65.467) Deep Sea Research Part II: Topical Studies in Oceanography 98 244 256 |
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Thermal fronts detected using multiple satellite sensors have been integrated to provide new information on the spatial and seasonal distribution of oceanic fronts in the North Atlantic. The branching of the North Atlantic Current (NAC) as it encounters the Mid-Atlantic Ridge (MAR) is reflected in surface thermal fronts, which preferentially occur at the Charlie Gibbs Fracture Zone (CGFZ) and several smaller fracture zones. North of the CGFZ there are few thermal fronts, contrasting with the region to the south, where there are frequent surface thermal fronts that are persistent seasonally and interannually. The alignment of the fronts confirms that the shallower Reykjanes Ridge north of the CGFZ is more of a barrier to water movements than the ridge to the south. Comparison of front distributions with satellite altimetry data indicates that the MAR influence on deep ocean currents is also frequently exhibited in surface temperature. The improved spatial and temporal resolution of the front analysis has revealed consistent seasonality in the branching patterns. These results contribute to our understanding of the variability of the NAC, and the techniques for visualising oceanic fronts can be applied in other regions to reveal details of surface currents that cannot be resolved using satellite altimetry or in situ measurements. |
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Miller, Peter I. Read, Jane F. Dale, Andrew C. Thermal front variability along the North Atlantic Current observed using microwave and infrared satellite data |
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Thermal front variability along the North Atlantic Current observed using microwave and infrared satellite data |
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Thermal front variability along the North Atlantic Current observed using microwave and infrared satellite data |
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Thermal front variability along the North Atlantic Current observed using microwave and infrared satellite data |
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Thermal front variability along the North Atlantic Current observed using microwave and infrared satellite data |
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Thermal front variability along the North Atlantic Current observed using microwave and infrared satellite data |
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thermal front variability along the north atlantic current observed using microwave and infrared satellite data |
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Miller, Peter I.; Read, Jane F.; Dale, Andrew C. 2013 Thermal front variability along the North Atlantic Current observed using microwave and infrared satellite data. Deep Sea Research Part II: Topical Studies in Oceanography, 98. 244-256. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.dsr2.2013.08.014 <https://doi.org/10.1016/j.dsr2.2013.08.014> |
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