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Simpson, Jh; Bos, Wg; Schirmer, F; Souza, Aj; Rippeth, Tp; Jones, Se; Hydes, D. |
The nature of the physical regime in the vicinity of the Rhine ROFI (Region Of Freshwater Influence) has been determined in a series of collaborative observations. Extensive surveys with shipboard CTD/rosette systems have been used to complement time series observations by an array of moorings instrumented with currentmeters, transmissometers and fluorimeters. The observations reveal a highly variable system in which the influence of the freshwater input from the Rhine extends northeastwards from the source and out to 30 km from the coast. The mean flow within this region is generally parallel to the coast (northeastwards) and with surface speeds, determined by the HF radar, of 15-20 cm.s-1. The residual current at sub-tidal frequencies was strongly... |
Tipo: Text |
Palavras-chave: FRESH-WATER INFLUENCE; TIDAL MIXING; PERIODIC STRATIFICATION; COASTAL REGION. |
Ano: 1993 |
URL: http://archimer.ifremer.fr/doc/00099/21050/18676.pdf |
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