Large-scale mapping of ocean surface currents with dual over-the-horizon radars

Georges et al report the mapping of surface-current vectors obtained from simultaneously employing radar systems with overlapping coverage. A current map in the Florida Straits is obtained.

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Published inNature (London) Vol. 379; no. 6564; pp. 434 - 436
Main Authors Georges, T. M, Harlan, J. A, Lematta, R. A
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published London Nature Publishing 01.02.1996
Nature Publishing Group
Subjects
Dynamics of the ocean (upper and deep oceans)
Earth, ocean, space
Exact sciences and technology
External geophysics
Mapping
Marine
Ocean currents
Physics of the oceans
Radar
Atlantic Ocean
North Atlantic
Florida Current
Strait
Climate
Sea current
Surface current
Radar observation
Sea circulation
Flow velocity
Large scale
High frequency
Spatial resolution
Ionosphere
Remote sensing
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Summary:Georges et al report the mapping of surface-current vectors obtained from simultaneously employing radar systems with overlapping coverage. A current map in the Florida Straits is obtained.
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ISSN:0028-0836
1476-4687
DOI:10.1038/379434a0