Satellite data used to warn oil industry of potentially dangerous eddy



 


1 March forecast
 
The model forecast shows the jet along the western edge of the Loop Current weakening, and an intense jet forming along the north eastern Loop front.


 


7 March forecast
 
The forecast shows current speeds in the Loop progressively weakening, and the gap between the Loop and Eddy Walker increasing.



Release date: 16 May 2006