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out the water column of horizontal and vertical currents, density, chlorophyll distribution, and <1 cm vertical resolu- tion in microstructure temperature and turbulence. ResultsThe MR-WW system proved effective at measuring temperature microstruc-ture and estimating the dissipation of turbulent kinetic energy. The study area is subject to strong internal wave forc- ing. With the MR-WW pair, we were able to observe regions of enhanced mixing in the bottom boundary layer, at the base of the thermocline where cur- rent shear was at a maximum and in re- gions undergoing internal wave induced strain (Fig. 3). These data demonstrate the utility of the MR-WW pair to ob-serve the evolution of mixing and turbu- lent features in a temporally and spatial resolved sense. As we move forward with MR-WW collaboration, we will use the plat-form to study the dynamics of mixing in systems where dissipative processes are unsteady in space and time, and the detailed distribution of mixing, the dis- sipation of turbulent kinetic energy and ß uxes of momentum and buoyancy are required.Acknowledgements RSI provided the MicroRider instru- ment and technical support. A WW platform, Sea-bird CTD, Turner De- signs Fluorometer, and Nortek current meter and at-sea operations were pro-vided by the SIO Ocean Physics Group.The Authors Andrew J. Lucas, Ph.D. Assistant Research Oceanographer Marine Physical Laboratory Scripps Institution of Oceanography University of California San Diego Rob Pinkel, Ph.D. Professor of Oceanography Marine Physical Laboratory Scripps Institution of Oceanography University of California San Diego Michael GoldinPrinciple EngineerOcean Physics Group Scripps Institution of Oceanography University of California San Diego Rolf G. Lueck, Ph.D. PresidentRockland Scienti Þ c Inc. Jeremy Hancyk Director of Business Development Rockland Scienti Þ c Inc. www.seadiscovery.com Marine Technology Reporter 45MTR #7 (34-49).indd 45MTR #7 (34-49).indd 458/23/2013 12:29:01 PM8/23/2013 12:29:01 PM
