The article is about NASA's Sub-Mesoscale Ocean Dynamics Experiment (S-MODE), which is a field campaign that is currently underway off the coast of Oregon. The goal of S-MODE is to study the submesoscale ocean dynamics, which are small-scale ocean eddies and fronts that have a big impact on the global ocean circulation and climate.
The research vessel Bold Horizon is one of the main platforms for the S-MODE campaign. It is equipped with a variety of instruments that can measure the ocean's physical, chemical, and biological properties. The Bold Horizon is also carrying a team of scientists who will be collecting data and conducting experiments.
In addition to the Bold Horizon, the S-MODE campaign also includes a fleet of planes, drones, and other high-tech craft. These platforms will be used to collect data from the air and sea surface.
The S-MODE campaign is expected to last for about a month. The data that is collected will be used to improve our understanding of the submesoscale ocean dynamics and their role in the global ocean circulation and climate.
Here are some of the specific questions that S-MODE is trying to answer:
How do submesoscale eddies and fronts affect the vertical transport of heat, nutrients, and other materials in the ocean?
How do submesoscale eddies and fronts influence the formation of clouds and precipitation?
How do submesoscale eddies and fronts affect the distribution of marine life?
The answers to these questions will help us to better understand the ocean's role in the global climate system. They will also help us to develop more accurate models of the ocean and climate.
The S-MODE campaign is a major step forward in our understanding of the submesoscale ocean dynamics. The data that is collected will be invaluable for scientists and researchers around the world.
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