Mapping El-Niño

Introduction

Mapping El Nino Activity, Part One
Measuring the Oceans
TAO Buoy Array
The Buoy System
ATLAS Mooring
Current Meter Moorings
Data Relay - TAO System Overview
Creating Computer Models
Definitions
Monthly Mean SST
SST Climatologies
SST Anomalies
El-Niño SST Anomalies
Procedures for Mapping El-Niño
List of Materials
Step #1 - Identify TAO Buoy Locations
Pacific Ocean Worksheet
Step #2 - Determine SST Values
Determine Real-time SST
Determine Normal SST
Helpful Hints
Step #3 - Develop your own SST Anomaly Map
Pacific Ocean Worksheet (Large format)
Helpful Hints
Sample Anomaly Map
The Answers
GOOD LUCK!

Monthly Data Sheets, Part Two

The Answers, Part Three

El Nino in Perspective, Part Four

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