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Internal tidal currents in the Gaoping (Kaoping) Submarine Canyon

January 1, 2009

Data from five separate field experiments during 2000-2006 were used to study the internal tidal flow patterns in the Gaoping (formerly spelled Kaoping) Submarine Canyon. The internal tides are large with maximum interface displacements of about 200??m and maximum velocities of over 100cm/s. They are characterized by a first-mode velocity and density structure with zero crossing at about 100??m depth. In the lower layer, the currents increase with increasing depth. The density interface and the along-channel velocity are approximately 90?? out-of-phase, suggesting a predominant standing wave pattern. However, partial reflection is indicated as there is a consistent phase advance between sea level and density interface along the canyon axis. ?? 2008 Elsevier B.V. All rights reserved.

Publication Year 2009
Title Internal tidal currents in the Gaoping (Kaoping) Submarine Canyon
DOI 10.1016/j.jmarsys.2007.12.011
Authors I.-H. Lee, Y. -H. Wang, J.T. Liu, W.-S. Chuang, Jie Xu
Publication Type Article
Publication Subtype Journal Article
Series Title Journal of Marine Systems
Index ID 70035138
Record Source USGS Publications Warehouse