Caribbean biogeochemical argo float signals
Mentor:
Dr. Jennifer McWhorter
Dr. Jennifer McWhorter is an Assistant Scientist with the Cooperative Institute for Marine and Atmospheric Science (CIMAS) within the AOML Physical Oceanography Division. Jennifer’s research spans climate science, physical oceanography, and coral reef ecology to better understand threats to reef ecosystems.She is currently researching Biogeochemical-Argo float data applications in the Gulf of America (Mexico) and Caribbean, correlations between satellite data and Biogeochemical-Argo floats, biogeochemical model analysis and characterizing open ocean influences on mesophotic reefs.
Format:
Remote
Brief description:
The student will use the data from the two Biogeochemical Argo floats offshore Puerto Rico to understand river plumes, eddies and other oceanographic features. The changes in temperature, salinity, oxygen, nitrate, chlorophyll, pH, and backscatter particles from about 50 profiles will be organized based on satellite features and then classified to understand the associated conditions. Prospective applicants should have an interest in oceanography. Some experience with basic programming (including R/Rstudio) is desirable but not required; however, students should have a strong willingness to learn these skills.
