Local and remote wind forcing of New South Wales inner shelf currents and sea level

Abstract

Linear multiple regression analysis is used to identify the locally and remotely wind-driven components of the nearshore current and adjusted sea level (ASL) variability at Sydney, Australia. The data analysed comprise a one year time series of current meter records together with coastal sea level and wind data from 1 local and 12 remote stations. The aim was to investigate the relative importance of local and remote wind-forced coastal trapped waves of varies mode number, and seasonal variations. Data sources and preparation, the analysis techniques, and results for summer and winter are discussed. (from authors' abstract)