Physical Oceanography of the Gulf of Aden

Abstract

This thesis aims at the synthesis of various data sets (hydrography, sea levels, winds, and model outputs) to describe the circulation and water masses in the Gulf of Aden more precisely than before. The main objectives of the study are: (i) to describe the seasonal cycle of circulation and hydrography in the Gulf of Aden, (ii) to describe the interannual variability of circulation in the Gulf of Aden, and (iii) to identify the possible mechanisms that control the circulation.