A1 Lecture Resources#
Links and References#
Seafloor Visualization#
Interactive 3D Bathymetric Globe - Explore global seafloor topography in 3D to understand spatial scales of ocean basins and features.
CCOM Bathymetric Globe (backup link) - Alternative access to bathymetric visualization tools for understanding ocean floor structure and scales.
Key Scientific References#
Stommel/Chelton Diagram#
Stommel, H. (1963). Varieties of oceanographic experience. Science, 139(3555), 572-576. - Original space-time scale diagram that established the fundamental framework for understanding ocean processes across different temporal and spatial scales.
Chelton, D. B., Schlax, M. G., Samelson, R. M., & de Szoeke, R. A. (2007). Global observations of large oceanic eddies. Geophysical Research Letters, 34, L15606. - Updated version showing mesoscale eddies from satellite observations, extending the classic Stommel diagram with modern observational capabilities.
Why this matters: This ONE diagram is the organizing framework for the entire course. Every measurement platform, every sensor choice, every sampling strategy comes back to: “What scale am I trying to observe?”
Additional Resources#
Additional links and resources for A1: Timescales will be added here.