Conclusions 



An examination of existing data sources clearly shovs that the 

 methods utilized to determine the principal characteristics of ocean 

 currents leave much to be desired. From the many and varied types 

 of infommtion available, it is obvious that detailed, accurate 

 descriptions of currents cannot be readily obtained and that some 

 currents will continue to be better known than others. 



It is generally agreed that ocean current Information is very 

 sparse and losually insirf fie lent for most ocean areas. Where there 

 are sufficient ship drift observations, satisfactory current patterns 

 can be derived; the number of reliable current meter measurements 

 at sea is negligible. As more and better data become available, 

 the descriptions of the currents in this report can be refined to 

 a greater degree of precision. 



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