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Korea Institute of Ocean Science & Technology (한국해양과학기술원)
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Thermosalinograph Measurements in the Western Pacific Ocean in May and June, 2001

2001년 5월과 6월 서태평양에서의 Thermosalinograph 관측

  • 이재학 (한국해양연구원 해양환경.기후연구본부) ;
  • 정병철 (한국해양연구원 해양환경.기후연구본부) ;
  • 황근춘 (한국해양연구원 해양정보.기기지원단) ;
  • 전동철 (한국해양연구원 해양환경.기후연구본부) ;
  • 황상철 (한국해양연구원 해양환경.기후연구본부) ;
  • 이하웅 (한국해양연구원 해양환경.기후연구본부)
  • Published : 2002.09.30
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Abstract

We have analyzed sea surface temperature and salinity data collected in the western Pacific Ocean by using an automated Thermosalinograph (TSG) installed on the RV Onnuri during May - June of 2001. The TSG data exhibit characteristics of water masses distributed in the near surface layer of the cruise area very well. Especially, they reveal the diurnal surface temperature cycle and the effect of rainfall on temperature and salinity in the equatorial region, showing the effectiveness of the use of TSG. Problems to be improved for the better TSG operation are the method of water sampling and calibration of TSG sensors. Installation of a pressure gauge in the TSG system and periodical sensor calibration are strongly recommended to ensure reliability of data.

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