SAMS Seaglider (Talisker) :: Mission 1: To monitor the Rockall Trough

Mission 1 is now complete. Our Seaglider is currently on shore leave for service and calibration.
Latest dive, number 789 at 56.58 N, 9.78 W was received on 2010-03-08 05:22 GMT.
Zoom into the map to access plots and data for each dive or click on the plots below to access plots and data for the latest dive.

Temperature section from the last 50 dives.
The temperature of the Rockall Trough has risen by 1 deg C in the last 30 years -
using gliders we can monitor future changes and quantify the natural variability in the upper 1000 m of the water column.

Salinity section from the last 50 dives.
The rapid rise in the salinity of the Rockall Trough over the last 30 years may be slowing down.
This could mean that the position of the sub-Polar Front is shifting eastward. Watch this space for developments.

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