Abstract
The south-western Atlantic region, 30–46°S, 35–55°W is noted for the confluence of the warm Brazil Current and the cold Falkland Current, as well as the eddies created from the two systems. Previous studies of the Brazil-Falkland Current confluence have concentrated on the formation of eddies south of 35°S. However, in situ measurements and TOPEX/POSEIDON imagery of the region reveal eddies developing as far north as 32°S. These features are not evident in the coincident AVHRR (Advanced Very High Resolution Radiometer) imagery. In this study, the origin of the eddies identified are discussed with reference to the contemporary in situ measurements of temperature and salinity. Using the combination of satellite imagery and in situ data, it can be determined that the surface waters of the eddies north of 36°S are influenced by water from an estuarine source. TOPEX imagery enables the movements and variability of the regions water masses: estuarine outflow, Falkland and Brazil currents, to be monitored synoptically. The combination of satellite imagery and the higher resolution of in situ AMT measurements enables these water masses to be better identified.
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