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Examines in Marine Biology & Oceanography

Stochastic Analysis of Random Heterogeneity of Bathymetry at Gulf of Mexico
  • Open or CloseNori Nakata*

    Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory, USA

    *Corresponding author:Nori Nakata, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory, USA

Submission: August 02, 2021; Published: August 18, 2021

DOI: 10.31031/EIMBO.2021.04.000583

ISSN : 2578-031X
Volume4 Issue2

Abstract

The fine-scale bathymetry at the Gulf of Mexico has been measured. I use a stochastic analysis to characterize the random heterogeneities of the bathymetry. The randomness regionally corresponds to the marine geology in the area such as salt deposits, and I also suspect that the ocean loop current influences the local randomness and its directionality. The resolution of the bathymetry is about 15m, which is much higher than other sea and gulfs. This provides a unique opportunity to study the relationship between the bathymetry and geology, ocean current, heat flow, biology, and chemical components.

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