Global Model profiles for Hurricane Michael

Below is the same plot as the Glider CTD data but for the Global Ocean Forecast System (GOFS) 3.1 model.  Remarkably similar ocean.  Differences are in the details.

The 26C isotherm here is at a depth of about 90 m.  The Navy glider has it at about 110 m, a bit deeper.

Surface layer cooling occurs more slowly in the model.

We will be looking into those details next.

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