New ocean observations improve understanding of motion

New ocean observations improve understanding of motion Honolulu HI (SPX) Feb 01, 2017 - Oceanographers commonly calculate large scale surface ocean circulation from satellite sea level information using a concept called "geostrophy", which describes the relationship between oceanic surface flows and sea level gradient. Conversely, researchers rely on data from in-water current meters to measure smaller scale motion. New research led by University of Hawai'i at Manoa (UHM) oce ... more

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