The current dynamics inside the Strait of Bonifacio: Impact of the wind effect in a little coastal strait |
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Authors: | O Gerigny B Di MartinoJC Romano |
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Institution: | UMR SPE CNRS 6134 , Université de Corse, 20250 Corte, France |
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Abstract: | The dynamics of Bonifacio strait (south of Corsica) are investigated in a comprehensive study at long term from two set of data. First, by moored ADCP put in middle of the strait during six weeks (4 November 2004 to 7 January 2005), at a depth of 40 m and at few Kilometers from coast. Second, by velocity profiles obtained with a 314.4 kHz Acoustic Doppler Current Profiler (ADCP) during seven cruises (Cyrce) covering entirety strait. From moored ADCP data, a study is made on time correlation between wind stress and current. Shipboard ADCP data permits to obtain a general view in totality of strait and mostly to observe spatial variability. This study shows that the circulation is governed both by wind stress and by general circulation of Mediterranean Sea. |
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Keywords: | Wind Current data Coastal zone Moored ADCP Shipboard ADCP Strait of Bonifacio |
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