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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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Physical oceanography
BEDMAP
Earth science; Physical oceanography
A project to develop a new ice thickness and subglacial topographic model of the Antarctic region, including bathymetry to 60°S.
East Sea
Earth science; Physical oceanography
A semi–enclosed, marginal sea surrounded by Korea, Japan and Russia.
International Bathymetric Chart of the Mediterranean and Its Geological and Geophysical Series (IBCM)
Earth science; Physical oceanography
A series of 1:250,000 maps of the bathymetric, geological and geophysical characteristics of the Mediterrean Sea area. This is an activity of the IOC.
Marine Optical Characterization Experiment (MOCE)
Earth science; Physical oceanography
A series of field experiments at different ocean sites to obtain a comprehensive set of bio-optical measurements such as radiometry, pigment analysis, total suspended matter, beam transmittance, and ...
Equilant cruises
Earth science; Physical oceanography
A series of research cruises in 1965-1966 that performed tightly organized surveys of the tropical Atlantic. Simultaneous data on temperature, salinity and currents were obtained for the then ...
Geodynamics Experimental Ocean Satellite (GEOS)
Earth science; Physical oceanography
A series of satellites designed exclusively for geodetic studies. They were flown as part of the National Geodetic Satellite Program. The instrumentation varied with each mission. The objectives were ...
Indien Gaz Ocean project (INDIGO)
Earth science; Physical oceanography
A series of three cruises taking place aboard the RV Marion Dufresne from 1985-1987. The INDIGO 14C activities69 are available from the CDIAC.
