SAB & MAB Stratification in GOFS 3.1

We use the Non-dimensional Potential Energy Anomaly, what we call the Stratification Factor, to represent the stratification structure on the continental shelf with one number so we can plot it as a map.

This first plot says that according to GOFS 3.1, the MAB shelf is highly stratified and the SAB shelf is much less stratified.

You can even see the very high stratification in the PEACH area just north of Cape Hatteras.

The first slide is the derivation of the Stratification Factor, and the second slide shows the current conditions in 3.1

Thanks.

Scott

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