Physical oceanography

Physical oceanography

The scientific study of the physical conditions and processes related to the motions and physical properties of ocean currents and waters.

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Ocean Colour European Archive Network (OCEAN)

Earth science; Physical oceanography

A project of CEC and ESA established in 1990. The aim of the project was to generate a data base of CZCS data for the European seas and to set up the scientific tools needed for its exploitation. ...

Ice Backscattering Experiment (IBEX)

Earth science; Physical oceanography

A project of the APL at the University of Washington School of Oceanography. It was part of ONR’s Sea Ice Mechanics Initiative (SIMI) and was conducted during April 1994. The goal of IBEX was to use ...

Midocean Acoustic Transmission Experiment (MATE)

Earth science; Physical oceanography

A project of the APL of the University of Washington Department of Oceanography. It was conducted near Cobb Seamount in the Northeast Pacific Ocean about 450 km off the coast of Washington during ...

Tropical Instability Waves Experiment (TIWE)

Earth science; Physical oceanography

A project of the APL of the University of Washington Department of Oceanography. This study, taking place from 1990–1991, studied the life cycle and energy sources for tropical instability waves in ...

In–Situ Heat Transfer Experiment (ISHTE)

Earth science; Physical oceanography

A project of the APL of the University of Washington School of Oceanography.

MUDAB

Earth science; Physical oceanography

A project of the BSH operated by the DOD. It serves as the central German data base for marine data within the framework of international and national conventions for the protection of the North Sea ...