Measuring the Atlantic Meridional Overturning Circulation

Author： Perez Renellys C. Baringer Molly O. Dong Shenfu Garzoli Silvia L. Goes Marlos Goni Gustavo J. Lumpkin Rick Meinen Christopher S. Msadek Rym Rivero Ulises

Publisher： Marine Technology Society

ISSN： 0025-3324

Source： Marine Technology Society Journal, Vol.49, Iss.2, 2015-03, pp. : 167-177

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Abstract

AbstractThe Atlantic meridional overturning circulation (AMOC) plays a crucial role in redistributing heat and salt throughout the global oceans. Achieving a more complete understanding of the behavior of the AMOC system requires a comprehensive observational network that spans the entire Atlantic basin. This article describes several different types of observational systems that are used by scientists of the National Oceanographic and Atmospheric Administration and their partners at other national and international institutions to study the complex nature of the AMOC. The article also highlights several emerging technologies that will aid AMOC studies in the future.