The higher currents of the Gulf Stream along the U.S. east coast are denoted in yellow in this plot. The remotely operated vehicle site selection has to take into account and avoid these high current areas, as relatively calm seas are needed for safe deployment and recovery.
Gulf Stream Model
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The higher currents of the Gulf Stream along the U.S. east coast are denoted in yellow in this plot. The remotely operated vehicle site selection has to take into account and avoid these high current areas, as relatively calm seas are needed for safe deployment and recovery.
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