Volumes and Issues  

OSD - Volume 6, Number 1, pp. 1-908

Dynamically constrained ensemble perturbations – application to tides on the West Florida Shelf
A. Barth, A. Alvera-Azcárate, J.-M. Beckers, R. H. Weisberg, L. Vandenbulcke, F. Lenartz, and M. Rixen
Page(s) 1-30
Abstract   Discussion Paper (PDF, 5220 KB)   Interactive Discussion (Closed, 4 Comments)   Final Revised Paper (OS)


  05 Jan 2009
A new assessment of global mean sea level from altimeters highlights a reduction of global trend from 2005 to 2008
M. Ablain, A. Cazenave, G. Valladeau, and S. Guinehut
Page(s) 31-56
Abstract   Discussion Paper (PDF, 1946 KB)   Interactive Discussion (Closed, 6 Comments)   Final Revised Paper (OS)


  07 Jan 2009
Deep currents in the Gulf of Guinea: along slope propagation of intraseasonal waves
C. Guiavarc'h, A. M. Treguier, and A. Vangriesheim
Page(s) 57-94
Abstract   Discussion Paper (PDF, 23558 KB)   Interactive Discussion (Closed, 4 Comments)   Final Revised Paper (OS)


  07 Jan 2009
Towards closure of regional heat budgets in the North Atlantic using Argo floats and surface flux datasets
N. C. Wells, S. A. Josey, and R. E. Hadfield
Page(s) 95-128
Abstract   Discussion Paper (PDF, 1368 KB)   Interactive Discussion (Closed, 4 Comments)   Final Revised Paper (OS)


  13 Jan 2009
The multifractal structure of satellite sea surface temperature maps can be used to obtain global maps of streamlines
A. Turiel, V. Nieves, E. Garcia-Ladona, J. Font, M.-H. Rio, and G. Larnicol
Page(s) 129-151
Abstract   Discussion Paper (PDF, 2773 KB)   Interactive Discussion (Closed, 5 Comments)   Special Issue   Final Revised Paper (OS)


  22 Jan 2009
The density of seawater as a function of salinity (5 to 70 g kg) and temperature (0 to 90°C)
F. J. Millero and F. Huang
Page(s) 153-169
Abstract   Discussion Paper (PDF, 874 KB)   Supplement (20 KB)   Interactive Discussion (Closed, 6 Comments)   Special Issue   Final Revised Paper (OS)


  23 Jan 2009
Salinity/temperature ranges for application of seawater SA-T-P models
G. M. Marion, F. J. Millero, and R. Feistel
Page(s) 171-189
Abstract   Discussion Paper (PDF, 1563 KB)   Interactive Discussion (Closed, 4 Comments)   Special Issue   Final Revised Paper (OS)


  28 Jan 2009
What are "ecogenomic sensors?" – a review and thoughts for the future
C. A. Scholin
Page(s) 191-213
Abstract   Discussion Paper (PDF, 692 KB)   Interactive Discussion (Closed, 4 Comments)   Special Issue   Final Revised Paper (OS)


  30 Jan 2009
An algorithm for estimating Absolute Salinity in the global ocean
T. J. McDougall, D. R. Jackett, and F. J. Millero
Page(s) 215-242
Abstract   Discussion Paper (PDF, 1742 KB)   Interactive Discussion (Closed, 2 Comments)   Special Issue   Publication in OS not foreseen


  09 Feb 2009
Regional impacts of ocean color on tropical Pacific variability
W. Anderson, A. Gnanadesikan, and A. Wittenberg
Page(s) 243-275
Abstract   Discussion Paper (PDF, 10302 KB)   Interactive Discussion (Closed, 4 Comments)   Final Revised Paper (OS)


  10 Feb 2009
Ekman layers in the Southern Ocean: spectral models and observations, vertical viscosity and boundary layer depth
S. Elipot and S. T. Gille
Page(s) 277-341
Abstract   Discussion Paper (PDF, 8186 KB)   Interactive Discussion (Closed, 4 Comments)   Final Revised Paper (OS)


  12 Feb 2009
The 2007 North Atlantic spring bloom in operational analysis from the TOPAZ system
A. Samuelsen, L. Bertino, and C. Hansen
Page(s) 343-369
Abstract   Discussion Paper (PDF, 2962 KB)   Interactive Discussion (Closed, 3 Comments)   Special Issue   Final Revised Paper (OS)


  19 Feb 2009
Understanding mixing efficiency in the oceans: do the nonlinearities of the equation of state for seawater matter?
R. Tailleux
Page(s) 371-387
Abstract   Discussion Paper (PDF, 839 KB)   Interactive Discussion (Closed, 7 Comments)   Special Issue   Final Revised Paper (OS)


  24 Feb 2009
On the multiple time scales of variability in the Northeast Pacific Ocean
R. Tokmakian
Page(s) 389-427
Abstract   Discussion Paper (PDF, 8466 KB)   Interactive Discussion (Closed, 5 Comments)   Final Revised Paper (OS)


  24 Feb 2009
Evaluating two numerical advection schemes in HYCOM for eddy-resolving modelling of the Agulhas Current
B. C. Backeberg, L. Bertino, and J. A. Johannessen
Page(s) 429-475
Abstract   Discussion Paper (PDF, 3627 KB)   Interactive Discussion (Closed, 4 Comments)   Special Issue   Final Revised Paper (OS)


  27 Feb 2009
Frequency-dependent effects of the Atlantic meridional overturning on the tropical Pacific Ocean
L. A. te Raa, G. J. van Oldenborgh, H. A. Dijkstra, and S. Y. Philip
Page(s) 477-490
Abstract   Discussion Paper (PDF, 1120 KB)   Interactive Discussion (Closed, 4 Comments)   Final Revised Paper (OS)


  27 Feb 2009
Sensors and instruments for oceanic dissolved carbon measurements
U. Schuster, A. Hannides, L. Mintrop, and A. Körtzinger
Page(s) 491-524
Abstract   Discussion Paper (PDF, 573 KB)   Interactive Discussion (Closed, 5 Comments)   Special Issue   Final Revised Paper (OS)


  27 Feb 2009
Surface circulation in the Eastern Mediterranean using drifters (2005–2007)
R. Gerin, P.-M. Poulain, I. Taupier-Letage, C. Millot, S. Ben Ismail, and C. Sammari
Page(s) 525-555
Abstract   Discussion Paper (PDF, 4190 KB)   Interactive Discussion (Closed, 4 Comments)   Final Revised Paper (OS)


  06 Mar 2009
Salinity-induced mixed and barrier layers in the southwestern tropical Atlantic Ocean off the northeast of Brazil
M. Araujo, C. Limongi, J. Servain, M. Silva, and C. A. D. Lentini
Page(s) 557-579
Abstract   Discussion Paper (PDF, 1512 KB)   Interactive Discussion (Closed, 4 Comments)


  09 Mar 2009
Freshwater components and transports in the Fram Strait – recent observations and changes since the late 1990s
B. Rabe, U. Schauer, A. Mackensen, M. Karcher, E. Hansen, and A. Beszczynska-Möller
Page(s) 581-616
Abstract   Discussion Paper (PDF, 5462 KB)   Interactive Discussion (Closed, 4 Comments)   Final Revised Paper (OS)


  20 Mar 2009
Application of the Gaussian anamorphosis to assimilation in a 3-D coupled physical-ecosystem model of the North Atlantic with the EnKF: a twin experiment
E. Simon and L. Bertino
Page(s) 617-652
Abstract   Discussion Paper (PDF, 4141 KB)   Interactive Discussion (Closed, 4 Comments)   Special Issue   Final Revised Paper (OS)


  23 Mar 2009
Application of a hybrid EnKF-OI to ocean forecasting
F. Counillon, P. Sakov, and L. Bertino
Page(s) 653-688
Abstract   Discussion Paper (PDF, 3583 KB)   Interactive Discussion (Closed, 6 Comments)   Special Issue   Final Revised Paper (OS)


  15 Apr 2009
Thermodynamic properties of standard seawater
J. Safarov, F. Millero, R. Feistel, A. Heintz, and E. Hassel
Page(s) 689-722
Abstract   Discussion Paper (PDF, 2890 KB)   Supplement (110 KB)   Interactive Discussion (Closed, 6 Comments)   Special Issue   Final Revised Paper (OS)


  17 Apr 2009
Indian Ocean subtropical mode water: its water characteristics and spatial distribution
T. Tsubouchi, T. Suga, and K. Hanawa
Page(s) 723-739
Abstract   Discussion Paper (PDF, 1250 KB)   Interactive Discussion (Closed, 4 Comments)   Final Revised Paper (OS)


  21 Apr 2009
Influence of the Kuroshio on the water properties in the shelf
T. Matsuno, J.-S. Lee, and S. Yanao
Page(s) 741-764
Abstract   Discussion Paper (PDF, 2154 KB)   Interactive Discussion (Closed, 4 Comments)   Special Issue   Final Revised Paper (OS)


  21 Apr 2009
Sensors for observing ecosystem status
S. Kröger, E. R. Parker, J. D. Metcalfe, N. Greenwood, R. M. Forster, D. B. Sivyer, and D. J. Pearce
Page(s) 765-798
Abstract   Discussion Paper (PDF, 818 KB)   Interactive Discussion (Closed, 4 Comments)   Special Issue   Final Revised Paper (OS)


  23 Apr 2009
On the permeability of barrier layers
J. Mignot, C. de Boyer Montégut, and M. Tomczak
Page(s) 799-818
Abstract   Discussion Paper (PDF, 1288 KB)   Supplement (771 KB)   Interactive Discussion (Closed, 5 Comments)   Final Revised Paper (OS)


  28 Apr 2009
Observing using sound and light – a short review of underwater acoustic and video-based methods
P. Jonsson, I. Sillitoe, B. Dushaw, J. Nystuen, and J. Heltne
Page(s) 819-870
Abstract   Discussion Paper (PDF, 675 KB)   Interactive Discussion (Closed, 3 Comments)   Special Issue   Publication in OS not foreseen


  29 Apr 2009
Adjustment of the basin-scale circulation at 26° N to variations in Gulf Stream, deep western boundary current and Ekman transports as observed by the Rapid array
H. L. Bryden, A. Mujahid, S. A. Cunningham, and T. Kanzow
Page(s) 871-908
Abstract   Discussion Paper (PDF, 6664 KB)   Interactive Discussion (Closed, 3 Comments)   Final Revised Paper (OS)


  30 Apr 2009

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