Abstract: A universally accepted definition for vector correlation in oceanography and meteorology does not presently exist. To address this need, a generalized correlation coefficient, originally proposed by Hooper and later expanded ...

Abstract: In a recent study, Crosby et al. proposed a definition for vector correlation that has not been commonly used in meteorology or oceanography. This definition has both a firm theoretical basis and a rather complete set of ...

Abstract: The performance of various techniques which determine ocean surface winds using information from large-scale analyses and forecast models is discussed. The techniques evaluated are the geostrophic relation, a simple empirical ...

Abstract: An experiment to test the feasibility of tracking Gulf Stream rings with neutrally buoyant SOFAR floats was begun in September 1974. Three floats were launched at depths of 750, 1050 and 1080 m in a ring west of Bermuda. ...