For the results presented in this report the program was run with rec- 

 tangles equal to 1° of latitude by 1° of longitude. Since most of the hydro- 

 graphic data extended only to 500 meters that depth was chosen as the reference 

 level enabling the use of most of the available data. While 500 meters may 

 appear to be somewhat shallow for those who normally use 1000 meters or 1200 

 meters as a reference level, cross-checking when possible showed no significant 

 differences in surface velocities when 500 meters versus 1000 meters was used 

 as a reference level. The spline fit was evaluated at the center of rectanges 

 5° by 1° ^ 3° by 2°, and 1° by 1° on their sides. In the final analysis the 

 current structure was such that no areas required rectangles smaller than 5° by 

 2° to properly characterize the currents. 

 Data Presentation 



The results of the analysis are depicted for each area in twelve 

 chartlets, one for each month. At the bottom of each block you will note that 

 on the left of the slash is the current direction in degrees true and to the 

 right of the slash is the current speed in knots. 



