Model parameter estimation from data assimilation modeling: Temporal and spatial variability of the bottom drag coefficient

Journal of Geophysical Research: Oceans

Volumn 103, Issue C3, 1998, Pages 5531-5549

  Ullman, David S ^a,b   Wilson, Robert E ^b  

^a UNIVERSITY OF RHODE ISLAND   (United States)

^b STONY BROOK UNIVERSITY   (United States)

Author keywords

[No Author keywords available]

Indexed keywords

BOTTOM FRICTION; DRAG; ESTUARY; TIDE;

CANADA, HUDSON RIVER ESTUARY;

EID: 0031780836     PISSN: None     EISSN: 21699291     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1029/97jc03178     Document Type: Article

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