Super-deep CTD measurements in the Izu-Ogasawara trench and a comparison of geostrophic shears with direct measurements |
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Authors: | Keisuke Taira |
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Affiliation: | (1) University of the Ryukyus, Nishihara, Okinawa 903-0213, Japan |
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Abstract: | CTD (Conductivity-Temperature-Depth) data at five stations across the Izu-Ogasawara Trench at 34°N were examined. Geostrophic velocity was in accordance with the directly measured currents. Above the trench floor, potential temperature increased at a rate of 0.6 m°C/1000 db from 8000 db to 9417 db, and salinity increased from 8300 db to the bottom. Potential density was almost constant at 7100–8700 db, and it increased to the bottom. Above the eastern and western flanks, inversion of potential density was indicated in the bottom layers with an increase of potential temperature and a decrease of salinity, suggesting geothermal heating and outflow of ground water. |
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Keywords: | CTD casts in the Izu-Ogasawara Trench temperature and salinity in the trench geostrophic shear |
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