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SPURS-1 Results: Validating Aquarius. In Situ Platforms. Aquarius Satellite. 0.2 m. 6 m. Wave gliders: propelled by waves. 150-km. 60-km. 90-km. 390 Km (242 Mi ). 0.5 m. 0.75 m. Weekly, 1 cm. Drifters: free drifting. Mooring: Fixed point.
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SPURS-1 Results: Validating Aquarius In Situ Platforms Aquarius Satellite 0.2 m 6 m Wave gliders: propelled by waves 150-km 60-km 90-km 390 Km (242 Mi) 0.5 m 0.75 m Weekly, 1 cm Drifters: free drifting Mooring: Fixed point
Vertical Stratification:Wave GliderCTD-1 (0.2 m) vs. CTD-2 (6 m) RMS=0.076 psu 0.2 m 6 m Wave Glider 2
Sub-Footprint (150-km) Variability