. Caribbean current survey : spring 1953. Ocean currents. IV. CURRENT VELOCITIES The presence of surface currents exceeding one knot was noted throughout the area by the three ships. Currents of this magnitude are not recorded on any charts of the area. The calculated velocities shown in figures 10 and 11 are further evidence of the existence of amounts in excess of 1 knot* Figure 10 represents the velocity -through cross sections computed from volume transport. Figure 11 depicts surface speeds as determined by dynamic topography relative to U00 meters. It is considered of slight importance th
. Caribbean current survey : spring 1953. Ocean currents. IV. CURRENT VELOCITIES The presence of surface currents exceeding one knot was noted throughout the area by the three ships. Currents of this magnitude are not recorded on any charts of the area. The calculated velocities shown in figures 10 and 11 are further evidence of the existence of amounts in excess of 1 knot* Figure 10 represents the velocity -through cross sections computed from volume transport. Figure 11 depicts surface speeds as determined by dynamic topography relative to U00 meters. It is considered of slight importance that the determined velocities do not agree quantitatively with the GEK's, since the computed currents are averages across sections often exceeding 60 miles in length. The significant feature Is that the magnitudes of the calculated currents and of the GEK's agree well in most Fig. 10. Currant speeds (knots) calculated from volume transport through cross sections of 920 meters average depth. Please note that these images are extracted from scanned page images that may have been digitally enhanced for readability - coloration and appearance of these illustrations may not perfectly resemble the original Keen, D. Jean; Chimiak, Walter; United States. Hydrographic Office. Washington, D. C. : U. S. Navy Hydrographic Office
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