Physical Oceanography Division

PhOD Research

We use hydrographic and satellite data, and computer models to study:

The dynamics and variability of ocean currents
The redistribution of heat, salt, and momentum through the oceans
The interactions between oceans, atmosphere, and coastal environments
The link of the state of the ocean on hurricanes and tornadoes

NOAA/AOML - CARICOOS Hurricane Underwater Gliders

AOML and CARICOOS are carrying out sustained and targeted ocean observations with underwater gliders to enhance our understanding of air-sea interaction during Atlantic hurricanes.

Western Boundary Time Series Project

This project consists of two components to monitor the western boundary currents in the subtropical Atlantic: the Florida Current transport measurements using a submarine telephone cable plus calibration cruises and the Deep Western Boundary Current transport and property measurements using dedicated research ship time and moorings.

Global Drifter Program

The Global Drifter Program (GDP) is the principle component of the Global Surface Drifting Buoy Array, a branch of NOAA's Global Ocean Observing System (GOOS) and a scientific project of the Data Buoy Cooperation Panel (DBCP). Primary objectives are to:

Maintain a global 5x5 degree array of ~1300 satellite-tracked surface drifting buoys.
Provide a data processing system for scientific use of these data.

The XBT Network

The global eXpendable BathyThermographs (XBT) network consists of global ocean transects where XBTs have been deployed for more than 50 years to collect temperature profiles of the upper ocean to mainly monitor ocean current variability, heat transport, and heat content.

PIRATA Northeast Extension

The PIRATA Northeast Extension (PNE) project is a joint AOML and PMEL effort to expand the PIRATA array of tropical Atlantic moorings into the northern and northeastern sectors of the Tropical Atlantic Ocean.

Argo

Argo is an international program dedicated to obtain ocean profiles in real-time. AOML hosts the US Argo Data Acquisition Center and provides platforms for float deployments.

NEWS

AOML scientist participates in international South Atlantic research cruise

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RESEARCH HIGHLIGHTS

Increasing water temperature tied to rapid sea level rise along the U.S. East Coast during 2010-2015

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LATEST PUBLICATIONS

Interbasin Differences in the Relationship between SST and Tropical Cyclone Intensification.

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What caused the accelerated sea level changes along the United States East Coast during 2010-2015?

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ENSO influence over the Pacific North American sector: Uncertainty due to atmospheric internal variability.

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Teleconnection between the Atlantic Meridional Overturning Circulation and sea level in the Mediterranean Sea.

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Seasonal patterns in phytoplankton biomass across the northern and deep Gulf of Mexico: A numerical model study.

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PhOD VIDEOS

NOAA/AOML - CARICOOS 2018 Hurricane Gliders Operations

NOAA's SAM Project

Argo Float Program

Oceans Weather

PIRATA Project

Drifter Program

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INTERNSHIP OPPORTUNITIES

The Physical Oceanography Division at NOAA/AOML routinely receive applications for internships to carry out work on ocean sciences and/or engineering projects for periods that extend from one week to a few months. If you are interested in receiving more information about this type of opportunities, please contact Dr. Gustavo Goni (Gustavo.Goni@noaa.gov) or Mr. Ulises Rivero (Ulises.Rivero@noaa.gov).

CURRENT JOB OPPORTUNITIES

NRC Research Associateship Programs
Spatial and Temporal Ocean Circulation Variability

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NRC Postdoctoral Research Associateship Program
Inter-Ocean Exchanges in the South Atlantic and Their Link to Global Monsoons

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NRC Research Associateship Programs
Tropical Ocean-Atmosphere Variability and Extreme Weather

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NRC Research Associateship Programs
Observational and Modeling Studies of AMOC

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Postdoctoral Associate - Please let us know if are you interested in joining our team as a Postdoctoral Associate working on a field of research closely related to our divisional objectives. You may contact Gustavo Goni for additional details.

For questions regarding these CIMAS positions, please contact Gustavo Goni at (305) 361-4339.