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Research
Areas
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a. Physical Oceanography |
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Introduction
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In the physical oceanographic section of the JICA/MASDEC
the straits of Malacca research project, we will study both: (a) the
distribution of physical parameters (e.g. Temperature, salinity,
dissolved oxygen and density) and (b) the current circulation
pattern of the Straits of Malacca. The variability and the
distribution of the physical parameters are very important, as they
will effect the distribution of the chemical and biological aspects
of the Straits of Malacca.
The circulation pattern show the water motion in
the Straits of Malacca as well as materials found suspended in the
water. This information is very important for biological, chemical
and pollution studies. |
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Objectives |
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In the physical
oceanographic section of the JICA/MASDEC the straits of Malacca
research project, we will study both: (a) the distribution of
physical parameters (e.g. Temperature, salinity, dissolved oxygen
and density) and (b) the current circulation pattern of the Straits
of Malacca. The variability and the distribution of the physical
parameters are very important, as they will effect the distribution
of the chemical and biological aspects of the Straits of Malacca.
The circulation pattern
show the water motion in the Straits of Malacca as well as materials
found suspended in the water. This information is very important for
biological, chemical and pollution studies. |
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Activities |
| Physical data and
current data will be collected during the organized Malacca Straits
Expeditions. Physical data will be collected using Seabird CTD probe
on the other hand current data will be collected using Valeport
current meter and Holy Sock Drifters. Current Simulation Program
based on Ehime University, Japan will be used in making current
circulation predictions. |
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Expected Output |
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Researcher |
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Assoc. Prof. Dr.
Mohd. Nasir Saadon
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Address
Faculty of Science and
Technology
Kolej Universiti Terengganu
Mengabang Telipot
21030 Kuala Terengganu,
Malaysia.
Tel: +60-9-669-6411
Fax: +60-9-669-4660
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