Research Project
Researchers: Doubell, Mark (Principal investigator) , Doubell, Mark (Principal investigator) , AODN Data Manager (Point of contact, Distributes) , Data Officer (Point of contact, Distributes) , Data Officer (Point of contact, Distributes)
Brief description The SA Spencer Gulf Mouth Mooring (IMOS platform code: SAM8SG) is one of four South Australian regional moorings designed to monitor particular oceanographic phenomena in coastal ocean waters. The mooring is located at Latitude:-35.25, Longitude:136.69. It was first deployed in June 2009. SAM8SG monitors currents due to the seasonal high density saline outflow from Spencer Gulf onto the shelf. This outflow dominates the physical characteristics of the SAIMOS survey region during the winter period. The strength of the outflow is thought to generate eddies through baroclinic instabilities and therefore may be a significant source of eddy kinetic energy in the SAIMOS region.
Lineage Maintenance and Update Frequency: continual
Lineage Statement: This mooring is maintained continuously.
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Credit
Australia’s Integrated Marine Observing System (IMOS) is enabled by the National Collaborative Research Infrastructure Strategy (NCRIS). It is operated by a consortium of institutions as an unincorporated joint venture, with the University of Tasmania as Lead Agent.
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