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XBT Measurements of Thermal Gradients in the MODE Eddy

Glenn R. Flierl Center for Earth and Planetary Physics, Harvard University, Cambridge, Mass. 02138

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Allan R. Robinson Center for Earth and Planetary Physics, Harvard University, Cambridge, Mass. 02138

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Print Publication:
01 Mar 1977
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.1175/1520-0485(1977)007<0300:XMOTGI>2.0.CO;2
Page(s):
300–302
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Abstract

Estimates of the repeatability and accuracy of XBT measurements were made using XBT data taken during MODE. The XBT observations of the depth of isotherms had systematic errors of up to 15 decibars (by comparison to simultaneous CTD drops) as well as random errors on the order of 8 declare. Maps of these observations show small-scale thermal structure which would imply sizeable increases in geostrophic shears.

Abstract

Estimates of the repeatability and accuracy of XBT measurements were made using XBT data taken during MODE. The XBT observations of the depth of isotherms had systematic errors of up to 15 decibars (by comparison to simultaneous CTD drops) as well as random errors on the order of 8 declare. Maps of these observations show small-scale thermal structure which would imply sizeable increases in geostrophic shears.

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