PIRATA-FR11

Type Oceanographic cruise
Set This cruise is part of the set PIRATA
Ship Le Suroît
Ship owner Ifremer
Dates 17/12/2002 - 03/01/2003
Chief scientist(s) GRELET Jacques

IRD CENTRE DE BRETAGNE

IFREMER Centre de Bretagne

ZI Pointe du diable

CS10070

29280 PLOUZANE

+33 (0)2 98.22.45.01

http://www.brest.ird.fr/
DOI 10.17600/2020110
Objective Each PIRATA cruise lasts about two weeks. Not only were the ATLAS arrays moored, recovered and/or maintained (after 1 year) on these cruises, but also CTD (0-1000 m) legs and recording of underway current measurements (ADCP) and temperature and surface salinity using a hull-mounted thermosalinograph (T/S) were made. During this cruise, 2 current-measurement moorings launched by Pirata-FR10 in December 2001 were recovered. The data were to be processed in 2003 at Lodyc (Christine Provost/ Annie Kartavtseff). By integrating PIRATA data in numerical atmospheric and ocean circulation models, we should be able to understand and simulate seasonal to interannual variabilities in the tropical Atlantic climatology. This should enable considerable progress to be made in medium-scale climate forecasts over the entire region, especially for rainfall regimes in the Nordeste area of Brazil and in Western Africa.

Published data

Bourlès Bernard, Rousselot Pierre, Grelet Jacques, Roubaud Fabrice, Bachelier Celine, Chuchla Remy, Gouriou Yves, Llido Jerome (2023). French PIRATA cruises: CTD-O2 data. https://doi.org/10.17882/51534


Bourlès Bernard, Llido Jerome, Rousselot Pierre, Habasque Jérémie, Grelet Jacques, Roubaud Fabrice, Bachelier Céline (2023). French PIRATA cruises: MOORING ADCP data. https://doi.org/10.17882/51557


Bourlès Bernard, Herbert Gaëlle, Rousselot Pierre, Grelet Jacques, Llido Jerome (2023). French PIRATA cruises: S-ADCP data. https://doi.org/10.17882/44635


Data managed by SISMER

Bibliography

Publications

Tuchen Franz Philip, Brandt Peter, Hahn Johannes, Hummels Rebecca, Krahmann Gerd, Bourlès Bernard, Provost Christine, McPhaden Michael J., Toole John M. (2022). Two Decades of Full-Depth Current Velocity Observations From a Moored Observatory in the Central Equatorial Atlantic at 0°N, 23°W. Frontiers In Marine Science, 9, 910979 (7p.). Publisher's official version : https://doi.org/10.3389/fmars.2022.910979 , Open Access version : https://archimer.ifremer.fr/doc/00782/89439/


Da-Allada Casimir Yelognisse, Du Penhoat Yves, Jouanno Julien, Alory Gael, Hounkonnou Norbert Mahouton (2014). Modeled mixed-layer salinity balance in the Gulf of Guinea: seasonal and interannual variability. Ocean Dynamics, 64(12), 1783-1802. Publisher's official version : https://doi.org/10.1007/s10236-014-0775-9 , Open Access version : https://archimer.ifremer.fr/doc/00242/35333/


Johns W. E., Brandt P., Bourles B., Tantet A., Papapostolou A., Houk A. (2014). Zonal structure and seasonal variability of the Atlantic Equatorial Undercurrent. Climate Dynamics, 43(11), 3047-3069. https://doi.org/10.1007/s00382-014-2136-2


Kolodziejczyk Nicolas, Marin Frederic, Bourles Bernard, Gouriou Yves, Berger Henrick (2014). Seasonal variability of the equatorial undercurrent termination and associated salinity maximum in the Gulf of Guinea. Climate Dynamics, 43(11), 3025-3046. https://doi.org/10.1007/s00382-014-2107-7


Da-Allada Casimir Yelognisse, Alory G., Du Penhoat Y., Jouanno J., Hounkonnou M. N., Kestenare E. (2014). Causes for the recent increase in sea surface salinity in the north-eastern Gulf of Guinea. African Journal Of Marine Science, 36(2), 197-205. https://doi.org/10.2989/1814232X.2014.927398


Roehrig Romain, Bouniol Dominique, Guichard Francoise, Hourdin Frederic, Redelsperger Jean-Luc (2013). The Present and Future of the West African Monsoon: A Process-Oriented Assessment of CMIP5 Simulations along the AMMA Transect. Journal Of Climate, 26(17), 6471-6505. https://doi.org/10.1175/JCLI-D-12-00505.1


Prigent C., Aires F., Bernardo F., Orlhac J. C., Goutoule J. M., Roquet H., Donlon C. (2013). Analysis of the potential and limitations of microwave radiometry for the retrieval of sea surface temperature: Definition of MICROWAT, a new mission concept. Journal Of Geophysical Research-oceans, 118(6), 3074-3086. https://doi.org/10.1002/jgrc.20222


Hummels Rebecca, Dengler Marcus, Bourles Bernard (2013). Seasonal and regional variability of upper ocean diapycnal heat flux in the Atlantic cold tongue. Progress In Oceanography, 111, 52-74. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.pocean.2012.11.001


Praveen Kumar B., Vialard Jerome, Lengaigne M., Murty V. S. N., McPhaden M. J., Cronin Meghan, Pinsard F., Reddy K. Gopala (2013). TropFlux wind stresses over the tropical oceans: evaluation and comparison with other products. Climate Dynamics, 40(7-8), 2049-2071. https://doi.org/10.1007/s00382-012-1455-4


Jouanno Julien, Marin Frederic, Du Penhoat Yves, Molines Jean-Marc (2013). Intraseasonal Modulation of the Surface Cooling in the Gulf of Guinea. Journal Of Physical Oceanography, 43(2), 382-401. https://doi.org/10.1175/JPO-D-12-053.1


Da-Allada C. Y., Alory G., Du Penhoat Y., Kestenare E., Durand F., Hounkonnou N. M. (2013). Seasonal mixed-layer salinity balance in the tropical Atlantic Ocean: mean state and seasonal cycle. Journal Of Geophysical Research-oceans, 118(1), 332-345. https://doi.org/10.1029/2012JC008357


Cabanes CecileORCID, Grouazel AntoineORCID, von Schuckmann Karina, Hamon Michel, Turpin Victor, Coatanoan ChristineORCID, Paris Francois, Guinehut Stephanie, Boone C., Ferry N., de Boyer Montegut ClementORCID, Carval ThierryORCID, Reverdin Gilles, Pouliquen SylvieORCID, Le Traon Pierre-YvesORCID (2013). The CORA dataset: validation and diagnostics of in-situ ocean temperature and salinity measurements. Ocean Science, 9(1), 1-18. Publisher's official version : https://doi.org/10.5194/os-9-1-2013 , Open Access version : https://archimer.ifremer.fr/doc/00117/22799/


Lellouche J. -M., Le Galloudec O., Drevillon M., Regnier C., Greiner E., Garric G., Ferry N., Desportes C., Testut C. -E., Bricaud C., Bourdalle-Badie R., Tranchant B., Benkiran M., Drillet Y., Daudin A., de Nicola C. (2013). Evaluation of global monitoring and forecasting systems at Mercator Ocean. Ocean Science, 9(1), 57-81. Publisher's official version : https://doi.org/10.5194/os-9-57-2013 , Open Access version : https://archimer.ifremer.fr/doc/00141/25229/


Terray Laurent, Corre Lola, Cravatte Sophie, Delcroix Thierry, Reverdin Gilles, Ribes Aurelien (2012). Near-Surface Salinity as Nature's Rain Gauge to Detect Human Influence on the Tropical Water Cycle. Journal Of Climate, 25(3), 958-977. https://doi.org/10.1175/JCLI-D-10-05025.1


Jouanno Julien, Marin Frederic, Du Penhoat Yves, Sheinbaum Julio, Molines Jean-Marc (2011). Seasonal heat balance in the upper 100 m of the equatorial Atlantic Ocean. Journal Of Geophysical Research-oceans, 116(C09003 1), 1-19. https://doi.org/10.1029/2010JC006912


Lebel T., Parker D. J., Flamant C., Bourles Bernard, Marticorena B., Mougin E., Peugeot C., Diedhiou A., Haywood J. M., Ngamini J. B., Polcher J., Redelsperger J.-L, Thorncroft C. D. (2010). The AMMA field campaigns: Multiscale and multidisciplinary observations in the West African region. Quarterly Journal Of The Royal Meteorological Society, 136(s1), 8-33. https://doi.org/10.1002/qj.486


Kolodziejczyk N.ORCID, Bourles Bernard, Marin Frederic, Grelet Jacques, Chuchla R. (2009). Seasonal variability of the Equatorial Undercurrent at 10 degrees W as inferred from recent in situ observations. Journal Of Geophysical Research-oceans, 114(C06014), 1-16. https://doi.org/10.1029/2008JC004976


Rouault Mathieu, Servain J., Reason C. J. C., Bourles B., Rouault M. J., Fauchereau N. (2009). Extension of PIRATA in the tropical South-East Atlantic: an initial one-year experiment. African Journal Of Marine Science, 31(1), 63-71. https://doi.org/10.2989/AJMS.2009.31.1.5.776


Lefevre Nathalie (2009). Low CO2 concentrations in the Gulf of Guinea during the upwelling season in 2006. Marine Chemistry, 113(1-2), 93-101. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.marchem.2009.01.001


Athie Gabriela, Marin Frederic, Treguier Anne-Marie, Bourles Bernard, Guiavarc'h Catherine (2009). Sensitivity of near-surface Tropical Instability Waves to submonthly wind forcing in the tropical Atlantic. Ocean Modelling, 30(4), 241-255. Publisher's official version : https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ocemod.2009.06.016 , Open Access version : https://archimer.ifremer.fr/doc/00000/11117/


Bourles Bernard, Lumpkin Rick, McPhaden Michael J., Hernandez Fabrice, Nobre Paulo, Campos Edmo, Yu Lisan, Planton Serge, Busalacchi Antonio, Moura Antonio D., Servain Jacques, Trotte Janice (2008). The PIRATA program: History, accomplishments, and future directions. Bulletin Of The American Meteorological Society, 89(8), 1111-1125. https://doi.org/10.1175/2008BAMS2462.1


Bunge L, Provost C, Hua Bach-Lien, Kartavtseff A (2008). Variability at intermediate depths at the equator in the Atlantic ocean in 2000-06: Annual cycle, equatorial deep jets, and intraseasonal meridional velocity fluctuations. Journal of Physical Oceanography, 38(8), 1794-1806. https://doi.org/10.1175/2008JPO3781.1


Ferry Nicolas, Remy Elisabeth, Brasseur Pierre, Maes Christophe (2007). The Mercator global ocean operational analysis system: Assessment and validation of an 11-year reanalysis. Journal Of Marine Systems, 65(1-4), 540-560. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jmarsys.2005.08.004


Etienne Hélène, Benkiran Mounir (2007). Multivariate assimilation in MERCATOR project: New statistical parameters from forecast error estimation. Journal Of Marine Systems, 65(1-4), 430-449. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jmarsys.2005.11.020


Bunge Lucia, Provost Christine, Kartavtseff Annie (2007). Variability in horizontal current velocities in the central and eastern equatorial Atlantic in 2002. Journal Of Geophysical Research-oceans, 112(C2/C02104), 1-11. https://doi.org/10.1029/2006JC003704


Arhan Michel, Treguier Anne-Marie, Bourles B, Michel Sylvain (2006). Diagnosing the annual cycle of the equatorial undercurrent in the Atlantic Ocean from a general circulation model. Journal of Physical Oceanography, 36(8), 1502-1522. https://doi.org/10.1175/JPO2929.1


Provost C, Chouaib N, Spadone A, Bunge L, Arnault S, Sultan E (2006). Interannual variability of the zonal sea surface slope in the equatorial Atlantic during the 1990s. Natural Hazards And Oceanographic Processes From Satellite Data, 37(4), 823-831. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.asr.2005.06.018


Grodsky Semyon A., Carton James A., Provost Christine, Servain Jacques, Lorenzzetti Joao A., McPhaden Michael J. (2005). Tropical instability waves at 0 degrees N, 23 degrees W in the Atlantic: A case study using Pilot Research Moored Array in the Tropical Atlantic (PIRATA) mooring data. Journal Of Geophysical Research-oceans, 110(C8/C08010), 1-12. https://doi.org/10.1029/2005JC002941


Delcroix Thierry, McPhaden Michael J., Dessier Alain, Gouriou Yves (2005). Time and space scales for sea surface salinity in the tropical oceans. Deep-sea Research Part I-oceanographic Research Papers, 52(5), 787-813. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.dsr.2004.11.012


Patoux Jerome, Foster Ralph C., Brown Robert A. (2003). Global pressure fields from scatterometer winds. Journal Of Applied Meteorology, 42(6), 813-826. https://doi.org/10.1175/1520-0450(2003)042<0813:GPFFSW>2.0.CO;2


Schott Fa, Dengler M, Brandt P, Affler K, Fischer J, Bourles Bernard, Gouriou Yves, Molinari Rl, Rhein M (2003). The zonal currents and transports at 35 degrees W in the tropical Atlantic. Geophysical Research Letters, 30(7), 1.1-1.4. https://doi.org/10.1029/2002GL016849


References of Articles published in other Periodicals or Scientific Works acclaimed in the Field

Kouame Kanga Désiré, Kouassi Aka Marcel, Trokourey Albert, Toualy Elisée, N’guessan Benjamin K., Brehmer Patrice, Ostrowski Marek (2021). Spatial and Seasonal Variability of Mixed Layer Depth in the Tropical Atlantic at 10 °W using 40 Years of Observation Data. European Journal of Scientific Research / Revue Européenne de la recherche Scientifique, 158(3), 207-217. Open Access version : https://archimer.ifremer.fr/doc/00684/79619/


Nubi Oa, Bourles Bernard, Edokpayi Ca, Hounkonnou Norbert Mahouton (2014). Inter-annual variability on the influence of equatorial upwelling on biological productivity along 10oW in the Eastern Equatorial Atlantic (EEA). Journal of Biodiversity and Environmental Sciences (JBES), 4(1), 72-80.


Drevillon M., Bourdalle-Badie R., Derval C., Drillet Y., Lellouche J. M., Remy E., Tranchant B., Benkiran M., Greiner L., Guinehut S., Verbrugge N., Garric G., Testut C. E., Laborie M., Nouel L., Bahurel P., Bricaud C., Crosnier L., Dombrowsky E., Durand E., Ferry N., Hernandez F., Le Galloudec O., Messal F., Parent L. (2008). The GODAE/Mercator-Ocean global ocean forecasting system: results, applications and prospects. Journal Of Operational Oceanography, 1(1), 51-57.


Thesis using campaign data

Papapostolou Athanasia (2017). Seasonal and Momentum Balance of the Atlantic Equatorial Undercurrent. PhD Thesis, University of Miami.