Manifestation of the mesoscale phenomena in surface roughness, altimetry, optical and thermal properties of the upper layer

Abstract

Medium and high resolution optical data (MODIS, MERIS, TM, ETM+), altimetry and radar data together with meteorological re-analysis are used for investigation of eddies, upwellings and internal wave manifestation in the Black Sea and Strait of Gibraltar. The next topics are discussed: 1. Sea surface roughness by optical scanners data – upwelling, eddies, pollutions and internal waves manifestation in sun glitter pattern. 2. Coastal upwelling - thermal and optical properties and impact on sea level and surface roughness. 3. Eddies manifestation in variation of the upper layer properties - different remote sensing sensors. 4. Statistic for 1994-2010 years and properties of eddies in the Black Sea, impact of the wind forcing – altimetry and meteorological data analysis