In situ observation of ocean response to tropical cyclone in the western North Pacific during 2022
Year: 2024
Type: article
Abstract: We deployed 8 surface drifters in the western North Pacific in 2022. By integrating the Global Drifter Program’s data, we analyzed the drifter-based sea surface currents and temperatures during tropical cyclones. The maximum in-situ surface current observed was 0.70 m/s during typhoon Hinnamnor. Our surface drifters provided similar observations as compared to an adjacent Global Drifter Program’s drifter. Furthermore, we investigated float profiling observations during tropical cyclones. Based on Argo float 2903647, the SST decreased by 1.4oC after the passage of typhoon Hinnamnor. This study demonstrates the reliability of our newly deployed surface drifters and exhibits the state-of-the-art capability for in-situ observations of tropical cyclone-ocean interaction.
Source: Frontiers in Marine Science
Authors: Hailun He, Zheng Ling, Shouchang Wu, Xinyan Lyu, Zheng Zeng, Ruizhen Tian, Yuan Wang, Jia Sun
Institutions: Ministry of Natural Resources, Second Institute of Oceanography, Southern Marine Science and Engineering Guangdong Laboratory (Zhuhai), State Key Laboratory of Satellite Ocean Environment Dynamics, Guangdong Ocean University, China Meteorological Administration, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, First Institute of Oceanography
Language: English
Subfield: Oceanography
Field: Earth and Planetary Sciences
Domain: Physical Sciences
Open Access status: gold
Estimated APC paid: $3,295
Award: G1779619546
OpenAlex ID: W4402497051