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Some results of analysis of inverted echo-sounder records from the Atlantic equatorial region

The tidal analysis of data from the Equatorial region, given by inverted echo-sounders, show considerable residuals in the frequency band of approximately 2 cycles per day. In the even harmonics of 4 and 6 cycles per day, tidal components statistically not negligible are also identified. Spectral analysis of temperature series from the same area show, on the other hand, variabilities in the same frequency bands, which suggests the occurrence of internal waves with energy distributed in these frequency bands, in the Atlantic Equatorial area.

Tides; Acoustic measurements; Echosounders; Internal waves; FGGE; Atlantic Ocean; Equatorial region


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