Open AccessGoing electric: Incorporating marine electromagnetism into ocean assimilation models
Author(s) -
Schnepf N. R.
Publication year - 2017
Publication title -
journal of advances in modeling earth systems
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 3.03
H-Index - 58
ISSN - 1942-2466
DOI - 10.1002/2017ms001130
Subject(s) - earth's magnetic field , data assimilation , ocean current , geophysics , oceanography , environmental science , geology , electromagnetism , ocean observations , remote sensing , meteorology , magnetic field , physics , quantum mechanics
Having a clear multidimensional picture of Earth's oceans is crucial for understanding ocean processes and how they are evolving with climate change. Ocean knowledge is currently limited by relying on in situ data. A possible source of remote data is using the electromagnetic fields produced by the ocean and detected by geomagnetic satellites. Marine electromagnetic signals largely depend on three factors: oceanic transport, the local main magnetic field, and the electrical conductivity produced by the local salinity and temperature. Thus, how can marine electromagnetic signals be utilized to enhance the multidimensional picture of Earth's ocean circulation and state?