PIRATA-FR13

Type Oceanographic cruise
Set This cruise is part of the set PIRATA
Ship Le Suroît
Ship owner Ifremer
Dates 24/05/2005 - 07/06/2005
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 10.17600/5020040
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 thermoslinograph (T/S) were run. 4 of the 5 Pirata were to be recovered during the EGEE1 cruise. The IRD chartered the Suroit between Dakar and Cotonou to recover the buoy at 23W and the related current meter mooring which is partly maintained by LOCEAN (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

Bourles Bernard, Baurand Francois, Hillion Sandrine, Rousselot Pierre, Grelet Jacques, Bachelier Celine, Roubaud Fabrice, Gouriou Yves, Chuchla Remy, Cariou Thierry, Llido Jerome (2023). French PIRATA cruises: CHEMICAL ANALYSIS data. https://doi.org/10.17882/58141


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


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


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


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


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/


Scott Robert, Ferry Nicolas, Drevillon Marie, Barron Charlie N., Jourdain Nicolas C., Lellouche Jean-Michel, Metzger Edward Joseph, Rio Marie-Helene, Smedstad Ole Martin (2012). Estimates of surface drifter trajectories in the equatorial Atlantic: a multi-model ensemble approach. Ocean Dynamics, 62(7), 1091-1109. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10236-012-0548-2


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


Wade Malick, Caniaux Guy, Du Penhoat Yves (2011). Variability of the mixed layer heat budget in the eastern equatorial Atlantic during 2005-2007 as inferred using Argo floats. Journal Of Geophysical Research-oceans, 116(C08006 1), 1-17. https://doi.org/10.1029/2010JC006683


Jouanno Julien, Marin Frederic, Du Penhoat Yves, Molines Jean Marc, Sheinbaum Julio (2011). Seasonal Modes of Surface Cooling in the Gulf of Guinea. Journal Of Physical Oceanography, 41(7), 1408-1416. https://doi.org/10.1175/JPO-D-11-031.1


Brandt Peter, Caniaux Guy, Bourles Bernard, Lazar Alban, Dengler Marcus, Funk Andreas, Hormann Verena, Giordani Herve, Marin Frederic (2011). Equatorial upper-ocean dynamics and their interaction with the West African monsoon. Atmospheric Science Letters, 12(1), 24-30. https://doi.org/10.1002/asl.287


Rhein Monika, Dengler Marcus, Sueltenfuss Juergen, Hummels Rebecca, Huettl-Kabus Sabine, Bourles Bernard (2010). Upwelling and associated heat flux in the equatorial Atlantic inferred from helium isotope disequilibrium. Journal Of Geophysical Research-oceans, 115(C08021), 1-14. https://doi.org/10.1029/2009JC005772


Koffi Urbain, Lefevre Nathalie, Kouadio Georges, Boutin Jacqueline (2010). Surface CO2 parameters and air-sea CO2 flux distribution in the eastern equatorial Atlantic Ocean. Journal Of Marine Systems, 82(3), 135-144. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jmarsys.2010.04.010


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


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


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


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


Brandt Peter, Hormann Verena, Bourles Bernard, Fischer Juergen, Schott Friedrich A., Stramma Lothar, Dengler Marcus (2008). Oxygen tongues and zonal currents in the equatorial Atlantic. Journal Of Geophysical Research-oceans, 113(C04012), 1-15. https://doi.org/10.1029/2007JC004435


Peter Anne-Charlotte, Le Henaff Matthieu, Du Penhoat Yves, Menkes Christophe E., Marin Frederic, Vialard Jerome, Caniaux Guy, Lazar Alban (2006). A model study of the seasonal mixed layer heat budget in the equatorial Atlantic. Journal Of Geophysical Research-oceans, 111(C06014), 1-16. https://doi.org/10.1029/2005JC003157


Brandt Peter, Schott Friedrich A., Provost Christine, Kartavtseff Annie, Hormann Verena, Bourles Bernard, Fischer Jurgen (2006). Circulation in the central equatorial Atlantic: Mean and intraseasonal to seasonal variability. Geophysical Research Letters, 33(L07609), 1-4. https://doi.org/10.1029/2005GL025498


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

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.