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Variability and trends in surface seawater pCO2 and CO2 flux in the Pacific Ocean

OOM Gallery, OOM News / By / September 9, 2022

Variability and trends in surface seawater pCO2 and CO2 flux in the Pacific Ocean Kurishio Extension Observatory mooring. (Credit: NOAA) High-resolution moored time series of sea-air CO2 flux reveal seasonal to decadal variability influences detection of anthropogenic trends, according to CPO-supported paper published in Geophysical Research Letther. This study on partial pressure of carbon dioxide (pCO2) …

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A reconstruction of the South Atlantic Meridional Overturning Circulation

OOM Gallery, OOM News / By / September 9, 2022

A reconstruction of the South Atlantic Meridional Overturning Circulation A study published in Geophysical Research Letters shows that observed sea surface temperature could help study variability of the South Atlantic Meridional Overturning Circulation and its impacts on climate and extreme weather.  Researchers emphasized the importance of sustaining and combining ocean observing platforms with satellite observations.  This study …

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Biogeochemical Floats can be Used to Improve Measurements of Sea-Air CO2 Exchanges, Study Shows

Ocean Climate Observation, Ocean Observation and Monitoring (OOM), OOM Gallery / By / September 9, 2022

Biogeochemical Floats can be Used to Improve Measurements of Sea-Air CO2 Exchanges, Study Shows A study published as an early online release on Global Biogeochemical Cycles shows the value of calibrated biogeochemical floats for providing data measurements of surface ocean partial pressure of CO2 ( pCO2sw ), which is measured to determine air-sea CO2 exchanges.  A certain degree of uncertainty …

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Absolute Velocity Estimates from Autonomous Underwater Gliders Equipped with Doppler Current Profilers

Ocean Observation and Monitoring (OOM), OOM Gallery / By / January 27, 2023 /

Absolute Velocity Estimates from Autonomous Underwater Gliders Equipped with Doppler Current Profilers A study published in the Journal of Atmospheric and Oceanic Technology demonstrates the value of glider-based Acoustic Doppler Current Profilers (ADCP). ADCPs can take measurements with high-resolutions in the deep ocean, making them an efficient tool for sampling large areas in relatively short times. These …

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Mixed-layer carbon cycling at the Kuroshio Extension Observatory

Ocean Climate Observation, Ocean Observation and Monitoring (OOM), OOM Gallery / By / September 9, 2022

Mixed-layer carbon cycling at the Kuroshio Extension Observatory A study published in Global Biogeochemical Cycles contributes evidence that the Kuroshio Extension transition zone is a biological hot spot for carbon cycling within the North Pacific carbon sink region.  Researchers used data recorded over seven years at the NOAA Kuroshio Extension Observatory surface mooring in the North Pacific Ocean. NOAA …

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NOAA’s 2016 Arctic Report Card: Visual highlights

Arctic Research Program, Ocean Observation and Monitoring (OOM), OOM Gallery / By / September 9, 2022

NOAA’s 2016 Arctic Report Card: Visual highlights The Arctic Report Card, released at the annual American Geophysical Union fall meeting in San Francisco, is a peer-reviewed report that brings together the work of 61 scientists from 11 nations who report on air, ocean, land and ecosystem changes. It is a key tool used around the …

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