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Three-dimensional Simulations of Tides and Buoyancy Currents, Vancouver Island, British Columbia, Canada
Entry ID: GLOBEC_025_CAN_002


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Summary
Abstract: The dataset consists of three-dimensional (3D) tidal and
buoyancy/wind-driven model circulation fields for the western continental
margin of Vancouver Island, with averages for summer and winter. The parameters
are computer generated 3-D currents and sigma-t values. The physical component
is a 3-D prognostic finite element model, that extends from 47-51N, eastward of
the 3500m depth contour, halfway up Juan de Fuca Strait. The physical model
will be calibrated and evaluated with both historical data and measurements.


Purpose: Integration of monitoring and process study work, into a coupled
physical/plankton/fish model for the western continental margin of Vancouver
Island.

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Link: View Related Information
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Geographic Coverage
 N: 51.0 S: 47.0  E: -125.0  W: -129.0

Data Set Citation
Dataset Originator/Creator: Government of Canada, Fisheries and Oceans Canada, Pacific Region, Science Branch
Dataset Title: Three-dimensional Simulations of Tides and Buoyancy Currents, Vancouver Island, British Columbia, Canada
Data Presentation Form: Document, In-situ Measurement, Model


Temporal Coverage
Start Date: 1950-01-01
Stop Date: 1998-12-31


Location Keywords
OCEAN > PACIFIC OCEAN
CONTINENT > NORTH AMERICA > CANADA
CONTINENT > NORTH AMERICA > CANADA > BRITISH COLUMBIA
CONTINENT > NORTH AMERICA > CANADA > JUAN DE FUCA STRAIT
CONTINENT > NORTH AMERICA > CANADA > WESTERN CONTINENTAL MARGINE
CONTINENT > NORTH AMERICA
GEOGRAPHIC REGION > MID-LATITUDE
GEOGRAPHIC REGION > NORTHERN HEMISPHERE
GEOGRAPHIC REGION > WESTERN HEMISPHERE


Science Keywords
OCEANS >OCEAN CIRCULATION >OCEAN CURRENTS    [Definition]
OCEANS >OCEAN CIRCULATION >WIND-DRIVEN CIRCULATION    [Definition]
OCEANS >TIDES >TIDAL CURRENTS    [Definition]


ISO Topic Category
OCEANS


Project
GLOBEC >Global Ocean Ecosystem Dynamics, IGBP    [Information]
IGBP >International Geosphere-Biosphere Programme    [Information]


Access Constraints
None


Use Constraints
None


Keywords
GCMD
BUOYANCY
CIRCULATION FIELDS
GLOBEC
PROGNOSTIC
SIGMA-T VALUES


Data Set Progress
COMPLETE


Originating Center


Data Center
Science Branch, Pacific Region, Fisheries and Oceans, Canada    [Information]
Data Center URL: http://www.pac.dfo-mpo.gc.ca/sci/sci/default_e.htm

Data Center Personnel
Name: MIKE FOREMAN
Phone: +01-250-363-6306
Fax: +01-250-363-6746
Email: foremanm at dfo-mpo.gc.ca
Contact Address:
Institute of Ocean Sciences
P.O. Box 6000
City: Sidney
Province or State: British Columbia
Postal Code: V8L 4B2
Country: Canada



Distribution
Fees: Please contact distributor.


Personnel
MIKE FOREMAN
Role: DIF AUTHOR
Role: TECHNICAL CONTACT
Phone: +01-250-363-6306
Fax: +01-250-363-6746
Email: foremanm at dfo-mpo.gc.ca
Contact Address:
Institute of Ocean Sciences
P.O. Box 6000
City: Sidney
Province or State: British Columbia
Postal Code: V8L 4B2
Country: Canada



Creation and Review Dates
DIF Creation Date: 2002-09-30
Last DIF Revision Date: 2007-01-31
Future DIF Review Date: 2004-09-08


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