Meteorology in the Tropical Pacific

Tropical Meteorology

Forecaster’s Guide to Tropical Meteorology

Salinity fronts in the tropical Pacific Ocean

This study delineates the salinity fronts (SF) across the tropical Pacific, and describes their variability and regional dynamical significance using Aquarius satellite observations. From the monthly maps of the SF, we find that the SF in the tropical Pacific are (1) usually observed around the boundaries of the fresh pool under the intertropical convergence zone (ITCZ), (2) stronger in boreal ...

Dolphin Habitats in the Eastern Tropical Pacific

Research-ship surveys by the Southwest Fisheries Center provided information on the distributions of spotted, spinner, striped, and common dolphins in the eastern tropical Pacific. The main surveys were conducted from January to March during 1976,1977,1979, and 1980. 1\\'0 ships were used per survey, and together they overlapped most areas in the eastern Pacific where dolphins and yellowfin tun...

Biophysical Feedbacks in the Tropical Pacific

This study explores the influence of phytoplankton on the tropical Pacific heat budget. A hybrid coupled model for the tropical Pacific that is based on a primitive equation reduced-gravity multilayer ocean model, a dynamic ocean mixed layer, an atmospheric mixed layer, and a statistical atmosphere is used. The statistical atmosphere relates deviations of the sea surface temperature from its me...