Comprehensive studies of the Caspian Sea system during cruise 35 of the R/V Rift

Ambrosimov, A. K.; Lukashin, Vyacheslav N; Libina, N. V.; Корж, А. О.; Mutovkin, A. D.; Novigatskiy, A. N.; Кравчишина, М. Д.; Rusanov, Igor I; Goldin, Yu. A.

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“…According to the meridian extension of the sea, the hydrological structure and dynamics of the Caspian Sea are under the effect of the external factors such as riverine discharge and air-sea interactions (Kosarev, 2005;Tuzhilkin & Kosarev, 2005). Furthermore, wind as an important hydro-meteorological characteristic plays a considerable role in the transformation of water masses and current in the surface layers (Brown et al, 2001;Lukashin et al, 2010;Ambrosimov et al, 2012;Dyakonov and Ibrayev, 2019). The formation of large-scale dipoles with different directions of water rotation in the mentioned areas has been reported.…”

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“…The current speed in the center of the sub-basin gyres ranges between 0.05-0.10 ms -1 while it is estimated about 0.20 ms -1 at the borders of the gyres with reverse directions (Tuzhilkin and Kosarev, 2005). Total changes and patterns of sea currents in the southern regions are mainly influenced by the wide range flow and seasonal changes of the dipoles, thermohaline variations and climate changes (Kosarev, 2005;Lukashin et al, 2010;Lukashin et al, 2010;Ambrosimov et al, 2011;Ambrosimov et al, 2012;Nicholls et al, 2012;Sharbaty, 2012;Dyakonov and Ibrayev, 2019). Also, the effect of sea-breeze on formation the regional current in the southern part pf the sea was evaluated and reported (Sharbaty, 2012;Bohluly et al, 2018;Mofidi and Rashidi, 2018).…”

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Flow measurement in the southern coast of the Caspian Sea

Jamshidi

2024

Front. Mar. Sci.

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Oceanographic monitoring was conducted in the southern basin of the Caspian Sea to evaluate the physical structure of seawater and sea currents. This monitoring aimed to gather data and analyze the characteristics of the seawater, including temperature, salinity, density, and other relevant parameters. Additionally, the monitoring also focused on studying the patterns and dynamics of sea currents in the region. The collected data and analysis from this monitoring period provided valuable insights into the oceanographic conditions of the southern basin of the Caspian Sea. During storm events, a high level of correlation between the current and wind data was observed in the southern basin of the Caspian Sea during the 2017-2018 monitoring period. The measured current data indicated that the predominant directions were north (N) and northwest (NW). It was observed that strong gusts predominantly originated from the north (N) and northwest (NW) directions. Additionally, a smaller portion of the strong gusts was observed to come from the South-Southeast (S-SE) direction. These findings indicate that the prevailing wind patterns during the monitoring period were primarily from the north and northwest, with a lesser contribution from the South-Southeast direction. The current profiles observed during the monitoring period in the southern basin of the Caspian Sea were primarily influenced by the general circulation pattern of the region. This circulation pattern played a significant role in shaping the current profiles observed during the measurements. In terms of the surface current speed, the maximum recorded value was approximately 200 cm/s, which occurred in January. This indicates that there were instances of relatively high-speed currents in the southern basin of the Caspian Sea during that time. The evaluation of inter-annual variability in vertical structure and seawater temperature profiles during the monitoring period confirmed the presence of seasonal stratification in the water column of the southern basin of the Caspian Sea. This stratification was observed to consist of different layers, including the surface mixed layer, thermocline, and deep-water layers. The formation of these layers is indicative of the seasonal variations in temperature and density within the water column. The vertical changes in the water’s physical parameters during the monitoring period revealed the formation of stratification in the southern basin of the Caspian Sea. In March, it was observed that the water temperature decreased from 11.5°C at the surface to 8.5°C at a depth of 100 m, indicating the presence of a temperature gradient. As the monitoring progressed into May, the stratification became stronger, with the surface water temperature reaching around 23°C. By August, the surface layer of the sea water experienced a significant increase in temperature, reaching 29°C. These observations highlight the development of stratification and the seasonal variations in water temperature during the monitoring period in spring and summer seasons. The water temperature beneath the thermocline layer, specifically at a depth of 100 meters, was recorded to be around 8-8.5 oC. Additionally, the water salinity in the water column exhibited fluctuations between 12-12.5 (psu). Monitoring and understanding physical properties variations are crucial for assessing the oceanographic conditions and their potential impact on marine ecosystems in the southern basin of the Caspian Sea.

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