Modelling observed California Current mesoscale eddies and the ecosystem response
Satellite and in situ observations are used to test model dynamics for the California Current System (CCS). The model and data are combined to reconstruct the mesoscale ocean structure during a given three-week period. The resulting physical flow field is used to drive
a 3D ecosystem model to interpret SeaWiFS and in situ chlorophyll-a (chl-a) variations. With this approach a more complete and consistent picture of the physical and ecosystem processes of the CCS is obtained, providing the basis for addressing fundamental questions
about dynamics and predictability of the coastal ocean.
Document Type: Research Article
Affiliations: 1: Scripps Institution of Oceanography University of California San Diego La Jolla, California 92093-0224, USA 2: NASA/GSFC Wallops Flight Facility Wallops Island VA 23337-5099 USA
Publication date: 01 April 2004
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