CTD

Figure 30 shows the SV, temperature and salinity profiles, the TS diagram and location of the CTD casts. The principal water masses are clearly identified (MAW, LIW, TDW) by their temperature/salinity characteristics. The LIW waters are present down to 600-700 m, where they start to mix with the TDW. Also evident are the staircase formations in the TDW.

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Figure 30: Cruise STR06 CTD casts data. Lower left,right: Sound Velocity (gray), T (red,10-20°C), S (blue, 37.75-39PSU). Upper left: TS diagram.