RS11-HR Sections Hudson River (HR) moving south to north, we observe a fine example of density driven estuarine circulation. The denser (colder and salter) water originating from the south (ocean) travels northwards along the bottom, while the less dense (warmer and fresher) water originating from the north (land) travels southwards along the surface the gradient between shows the mixing and extent of the salt – front. The OBS data is also interesting note the area of higher backscatter; this is the estuarine – turbidity maximum (ETM). Also note that the ocean water is lower in productivity than HR water. In the images below South is to your left and North is to your right.
RS11-HR Sections Hudson River (HR) moving south to north, we observe a fine example of density driven estuarine circulation. The denser (colder and salter) water originating from the south (ocean) travels northwards along the bottom, while the less dense (warmer and fresher) water originating from the north (land) travels southwards along the surface – the gradient between shows the mixing and extent of the salt front. The OBS data is also interesting – note the area of higher backscatter; this is the estuarine turbidity maximum (ETM). Also note that the ocean water is lower in productivity than HR water. In the images below South is to your left and North is to your right.
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