2009 Fiscal Year Final Research Report
Study on fluctuations in flow and material transport due to the meandering of the Kuroshio, in coastal waters of Shikoku and Kyushu
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19740295
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| Research Category |
Grant-in-Aid for Young Scientists (B)
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| Allocation Type | Single-year Grants |
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| Research Field |
Meteorology/Physical oceanography/Hydrology
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| Research Institution | Fukui Prefectural University |
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Principal Investigator |
KANEDA Atsushi Fukui Prefectural University, 海洋生物資源学部, 講師 (70304649)
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| Project Period (FY) |
2007 – 2009
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| Keywords | 海洋科学 / 自然現象観測 / モニタリング |
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| Research Abstract |
Intensive observations and data analyses were conducted in coastal seas around Shikoku and Kyushu islands, in order to examine temporal and spatial variations in currents and material transports between coastal seas and the Kuroshio. During the stratified period, the intermittent warm/cold water intrusions from the Pacific Ocean occurred in the upper/lower layer in the coastal seas. These intrusions induced water exchange and plankton transport. During the mixing period, data show that vertical circulation developed. In addition, it was revealed that the circulation transported suspended matters from bay to offshore.
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Research Products
(5 results)
