FOCAL
| Type | Set of cruises |
|---|---|
| Dates | 05/07/1982 - 08/08/1984 |
| Chief scientist(s) | HISARD Philippe |
| Project manager | HISARD Philippe |
| DOI | 10.18142/110 |
| Objective | Study of the variability and ocean thermal flows in the inter-tropical part of the Atlantic Ocean. |
Bibliography
Publications
Koffi Kouakou Urbain, Konan Estelle Severine, Hassoun Abed Ei Rahman, Kouadio Yves (2024). Relationship between the carbonate system and phytoplankton community in the Gulf of Guinea-Africa. Frontiers in Marine Science, 11, 1286338 (16p.). Publisher's official version : https://doi.org/10.3389/fmars.2024.1286338 , Open Access version : https://archimer.ifremer.fr/doc/00949/106053/
Ibánhez J. Severino P., Flores Manuel, Lefèvre Nathalie (2022). Evidence for enhanced primary production driving significant CO2 drawdown associated with the Atlantic ITCZ. Science Of The Total Environment, 838(Part 4), 156592 (15p.). Publisher's official version : https://doi.org/10.1016/j.scitotenv.2022.156592 , Open Access version : https://archimer.ifremer.fr/doc/00776/88752/
Lefevre Nathalie, Veleda Doris, Araujo Moacyr, Caniaux Guy (2016). Variability and trends of carbon parameters at a time series in the eastern tropical Atlantic. Tellus Series B-chemical And Physical Meteorology, 68(1), 1-16. Publisher's official version : https://doi.org/10.3402/tellusb.v68.30305 , Open Access version : https://archimer.ifremer.fr/doc/00623/73560/
Lefevre Nathalie, Urbano Domingos F., Gallois Francis, Diverres Denis (2014). Impact of physical processes on the seasonal distribution of the fugacity of CO2 in the western tropical Atlantic. Journal Of Geophysical Research-oceans, 119(2), 646-663. Publisher's official version : https://doi.org/10.1002/2013JC009248 , Open Access version : https://archimer.ifremer.fr/doc/00624/73571/
Lefevre Nathalie, Caniaux Guy, Janicot Serge, Gueye Abdou Karim (2013). Increased CO2 outgassing in February-May 2010 in the tropical Atlantic following the 2009 Pacific El Nino. Journal Of Geophysical Research-oceans, 118(4), 1645-1657. https://doi.org/10.1002/jgrc.20107
Giordani Herve, Caniaux Guy (2011). Diagnosing vertical motion in the Equatorial Atlantic. Ocean Dynamics, 61(12), 1995-2018. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10236-011-0467-7
Parard Gaelle, Lefevre Nathalie, Boutin Jacqueline (2010). Sea water fugacity of CO2 at the PIRATA mooring at 6 degrees S, 10 degrees W. Tellus Series B-chemical And Physical Meteorology, 62(5), 636-648. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1600-0889.2010.00503.x
Touratier Franck, Goyet C, Coatanoan Christine
, Andrie C (2005). Assessments of anthropogenic CO2 distribution in the tropical Atlantic Ocean. Deep Sea Research Part I: Oceanographic Research Papers, 52(12), 2275-2284. Publisher's official version : https://doi.org/10.1016/j.dsr.2005.09.001 , Open Access version : https://archimer.ifremer.fr/doc/00000/886/
, Andrie C (2005). Assessments of anthropogenic CO2 distribution in the tropical Atlantic Ocean. Deep Sea Research Part I: Oceanographic Research Papers, 52(12), 2275-2284. Publisher's official version : https://doi.org/10.1016/j.dsr.2005.09.001 , Open Access version : https://archimer.ifremer.fr/doc/00000/886/Gouriou Yves, Reverdin Gilles (1992). Isopycnal and diapycnal circulation of the upper equatorial Atlantic Ocean in 1983–1984. Journal Of Geophysical Research-Oceans, 97(C3), 3543-3572. https://doi.org/10.1029/91JC02935
Du Penhoat Yves, Gouriou Yves (1987). Hindcasts of equatorial sea surface dynamic height in the Atlantic in 1982–1984. Journal Of Geophysical Research-oceans, 92(C4), 3729-3740. https://doi.org/10.1029/JC092iC04p03729
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/
Aman A., Testut L., Woodworth P., Aarup T., Dixon D. (2007). Seasonal sea level variability in the Gulf of Guinea from altimetry and tide gauge. Revue Ivoirienne des Sciences et Technologie, (09), 105-118.
Colin C, Gonella J, Merle J (1987). Equatorial upwelling at 4 degree W during the FOCAL program. Oceanologica Acta, Special issue Open Access version : https://archimer.ifremer.fr/doc/00267/37845/
Oudot C, Morin P (1987). The distribution of nutrients in the Equatorial Atlantic: Relation to physical processes and phytoplankton biomass. Oceanologica Acta, Special issue Open Access version : https://archimer.ifremer.fr/doc/00267/37856/
Herbland Alain, Le Bouteiller A, Raimbault P (1987). Does the nutrient enrichment of the equatorial upwelling influence the size structure of phytoplankton in the Atlantic Ocean? Oceanologica Acta, Special issue Open Access version : https://archimer.ifremer.fr/doc/00267/37855/
Thesis using campaign data
Kouame Kanga Désiré (2022). Distribution de nitrates dans la couche de surface océanique en relation avec la variabilité spatiale et saisonnière de la profondeur de la couche de mélange en Atlantique Equatorial Est à 10 °W. PhD Thesis, Université Félix Houphouet-Boigny.