Passive particles trajectories derived from the GoM-HYCOM model (1/50 deg resolution) in the Straits of Florida from 2010-05-01 to 2011-08-01

This dataset contains modeled particle trajectories data supplemental to Androulidakis et al., (2020). Included are the data used to prepare the publication figures, observational data sources, and modeled particle trajectories. Trajectories include the total monthly evolution of 100 particles released in the coastal area on 2010-05-01, 2010-06-01, 2011-07-01, and 2011-08-01 (Dominant Florida Current) as derived by the Hybrid Coordinate Ocean Model (HYCOM) in the Gulf of Mexico (GoM-HYCOM 1/50). The computation of the particle trajectories was based on the methodology by Garraffo et al. (2001), using currents derived from the GoM-HYCOM 1/50 simulation. 100 particles were released in the model surface layer of a grid with 0.02° distance (83°W-83.18°W, 23°N-23.18°N). This dataset supports the publication: Androulidakis, Y., Kourafalou, V., Le Hénaff, M., Kang, H., Ntaganou, N., & Hu, C. (2020). Gulf Stream evolution through the Straits of Florida: the role of eddies and upwelling near Cuba. Ocean Dynamics. doi:10.1007/s10236-020-01381-5.