Vertical structure of mesoscale eddies in the eastern South Pacific Ocean: A composite analysis from altimetry and Argo profiling floats

Chaigneau, Alexis; Le Texier, Marie; Eldin, Gérard; Grados, Carmen; Pizarro, Óscar

doi:10.1029/2011jc007134

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Vertical structure of mesoscale eddies in the eastern South Pacific Ocean: A composite analysis from altimetry and Argo profiling floats

Published in Journal of Geophysical Research Atmospheres • Sep 20, 2011

Authors:

Alexis Chaigneau

Marie Le Texier

Gérard Eldin

Abstract

The mean vertical structure of mesoscale eddies in the Peru‐Chile Current System is investigated by combining the historical records of Argo float profiles and satellite altimetry data. A composite average of 420 (526) profiles acquired by Argo floats that surfaced into cyclonic (anticyclonic) mesos...

Subject

Argo

Geology

Thermocline

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