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This special issue of Dynamics of Atmospheres and Oceans honors Prof. Allan Robinson for his significant contributions to ocean science over 40 years, including foundational work in geophysical fluid dynamics and advancements in ocean modeling. His leadership in observational and theoretical studies has influenced various aspects of ocean dynamics, particularly mid-ocean eddies and data assimilation. A Symposium held in 1998 featured over 90 papers reflecting his impact on the field, showcasing his enduring legacy and inspiration to many in ocean science.

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This special issue of Dynamics of Atmospheres and Oceans honors Prof. Allan Robinson for his significant contributions to ocean science over 40 years, including foundational work in geophysical fluid dynamics and advancements in ocean modeling. His leadership in observational and theoretical studies has influenced various aspects of ocean dynamics, particularly mid-ocean eddies and data assimilation. A Symposium held in 1998 featured over 90 papers reflecting his impact on the field, showcasing his enduring legacy and inspiration to many in ocean science.

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Dynamics of Atmospheres and Oceans 29 Ž1999.

91

Introduction

This special issue of DAO honors Prof. Allan Robinson for his exceptional contribu-
tions to the field of ocean science over a career spanning 4 decades. In the late 1950s
and early 1960s, Prof. Robinson helped to establish the theoretical underpinnings of the
emerging field of geophysical fluid dynamics. His influential papers of the time included
seminal studies of the thermocline, the wind-driven ocean circulation, and other pro-
cesses. During the 1970s, Prof. Robinson played a major role in enhancing our
observational and theoretical understanding of mid-ocean eddies and their dynamics, and
was a driving force behind the very successful, international MODE and POLYMODE
programs.
In the 1980s, Prof. Robinson led the way on the development and application of
regional numerical modeling of mesoscale eddy processes. Recognizing that numerical
models and ocean observations were both crucial to the success of this approach, Prof.
Robinson became a leader in the field of ocean data assimilation. His early efforts at
real-time simulation and forecasting anticipated, by over a decade, the central role of
these approaches today.
As the practice of assimilative regional ocean modeling matured, it became clear that
this constituted an ideal framework for coupled interdisciplinary studies. In the 1990s,
with Prof. Robinson again at the forefront, coupled models have developed to the point
that they are now commonly used to explore the impact of the physical environment on
processes as diverse as biogeochemical cycling, ecosystem dynamics, and acoustic
propagation.
In February 1998, a Symposium in honor of Prof. Robinson was convened at the
AGUrASLO Ocean Sciences meeting in San Diego, CA. More than 90 papers were
presented at the Symposium, covering many, but not all, of the areas that Prof. Robinson
has influenced during his long and illustrious career. The collection of papers included
here are a representative subset of the papers presented at this Symposium.
With 4 decades of discovery and still going strong, Prof. Robinson has set an
exceptionally high standard in ocean science. His relentless quest for understanding of
the inner workings of the ocean has inspired many students, postdoctoral fellows, and
colleagues alike.

Dennis McGillicuddy,
Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution
Woods Hole, MA 02543, USA.

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