USNS Hayes marine boundary layer research cruise

By C. W. Fairall

Subjects: Measurement, Ocean temperature, Ocean-atmosphere interaction, Atmospheric turbulence, Boundary layer (Meteorology)

Description: This report summarizes the participation of the Naval Postgraduate School aboard the USNS Hayes on a marine boundary layer research cruise in the North Atlantic and Mediterranean. The equipment which was installed aboard the ship and the types of measurements made are described. Tables of the mean and fluctuating data taken are presented as well as some preliminary evaluation of the data. (Author)