4. Time-dependent currents rotate clockwise. 



5. Above the local inertia! frequencies, the time-dependent currents 

 are composed mainly of isotropic internal waves. 



These characteristics point the way for future studies of intermediate 

 and deep currents within the northeast Pacific. First, closely spaced 

 arrays designed to sample small vertical and horizontal scales will be 

 required for more detailed study of tidal frequency internal waves. Second, 

 low current speeds may require supplementary use of Lagrangian measurement 

 techniques such as Swallow or sofar floats. Finally, the dominant generating 

 mechanism for the internal tides should be determined. 



