MESOSCALE OCEANIC VARIABILITY EXPERIMENT (MOVE) Shay et al. SCIENTIFIC GOAL: To observe and understand the role of mesoscale oceanic processes on littoral, submesoscale oceanic processes that impact the biology, chemistry and acoustical properties subjected to tidal currents, western boundary currents, topographical changes and surface winds.
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MESOSCALE OCEANIC VARIABILITY EXPERIMENT (MOVE)
Shay et al.
SCIENTIFIC GOAL:
To observe and understand the role of mesoscale oceanic processes on littoral, submesoscale oceanic processes that impact the biology, chemistry and acoustical properties subjected to tidal currents, western boundary currents, topographical changes and surface winds.
LITTORAL ZONE
Complex Coastal Processes. 2-D/ 3-D Flow Fields. Boundary Current & Topography. Waves & Boundary Layer Winds. Impact: Civilian and US Navy Needs. Radar/AUV/Mooring/Ship-based
Approach. Applicable to Any Theater.
HYPOTHESISTESTING:
Mesoscale Variability In Current Structure Plays a Pronounced Role on Submesoscale Dynamics (Including Biology, Chemistry, and Acoustics) and Air-Sea Interaction Processes For Synoptic and Climate Scale Phenomena.
Ocean Explorer AUV
HIgh Frequency Phased Array Radar: HIFAR
Phased Array (16/32 Elements.) Electronic Beam Forming. 1500 Cells (750 m-2 km resolution). Multiple Frequencies (4-30 MHz) 10-15 Minute Sample Cycle. Theoretical Limit 60-100 km Spectra, Current, and Current Shear.
ENGINEERINGOBJECTIVES:
Design/Implement Multiple ADCPs with Long-Range Capability of AUV Payload.
Design and Implement Long-Term Monitoring System of Surface Circulation Using a 3-Station HiFAR (100 km scales)
Map Currents and Current Shears To Oceanic/Atmospheric Forcing Events.