Diffusion coefficients and current velocities in coastal waters by remote sensing techniques.This paper presents a simplified procedure for determining water current velocities and diffusion coefficients. Dye drops which form dye patches in the receiving water are made from an aircraft. The changes in position and size of the patches are recorded from two flights over the area. The data processing procedure requires that the ground coordinates about the dye patches be determined at the time of each flight. With an automatic recording coordinatograph for measuring coordinates and a computer for processing the data, this technique provides a practical method of determining circulation patterns and mixing characteristics of large aquatic systems.
Document ID
19730032339
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Conference Proceedings
Authors
James, W. P. (Texas A & M University College Station, Tex., United States)
Date Acquired
August 7, 2013
Publication Date
January 1, 1972
Subject Category
Geophysics
Meeting Information
Meeting: Conference on Earth Resources Observation and Information Analysis Systems