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Oceanography and sedimentation beneath the McMurdo/Ross Ice Shelf in Windless Bight
Entry ID: K042_2002_2003_NZ_1

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Summary
Abstract: Water flow and sedimentation beneath the McMurdo Ice Shelf south of Ross Island was investigated by using a hot water drilling system to melt access holes through the ice shelf allowing measurements and samples to be taken from the water column and sea floor beneath. The water depth, sub-seafloor topography (3.5 kHz transducer), current speed and direction profiles through the water column, ... View entire text
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1.   N: -77.87   S: -77.87   E: 166.83   W: 166.83   (View on interactive map)
2.   N: -77.88   S: -77.88   E: 167.28   W: 167.28   (View on interactive map)
3.   N: -77.83   S: -77.83   E: 167.33   W: 167.33   (View on interactive map)


Temporal Coverage
Start Date: 2003-01-13
Stop Date: 2003-02-02
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Distribution
Distribution Media: Online (HTTP)
Fees: None
Personnel
Role: SERF AUTHOR
Phone: (301) 614-6898
Fax: 301-614-5268
Email: Tyler.B.Stevens at nasa.gov
Contact Address:
NASA Goddard Space Flight Center
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City: Greenbelt
Province or State: MD
Postal Code: 20771
Country: USA
Publications/References
Gent, P. R. and J. C. McWilliams, 1990: Isopycnal mixing in ocean circulation
models. J. Phys. Oceanogr., 20, 150-155.
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