MessageInABottle

Calculates the path a bottle would follow given a user defined point and the number of days the bottle travels.

Illustration

MessageInABottle Model

The source model of the MessageInABottle service.

Usage Tips

This task will only work with points defined within the worlds oceans. Points with coordinates on land masses will not work.

Parameter	Explanation
Input Point	The point at which the bottle starts its trip. This point must be within the world's oceans.
Days	The amount of time (in days) the bottle travels from its starting point.

Metadata

Created by:

Organization:	ESRI, Inc.
Address:	380 New York St
City:	Redlands
Administrative Area:	CA
Postal Code:	92373 - 8100
Country:	United States
e-mail address:	info@esri.com
Phone Number:	909-793-2853
Fax Number:	909-793-5953

Keywords:	Message in a Bottle, Ocean Currents, Particle Track, Current Velocity

Limitations:

Use Constraints:	This service is for demonstration purposes only. It should not be used in any other fashion or with any other intent. The accuracy of the resulting data is not guaranteed and is not for redistribution. The service itself will only work given input points within the boundaries of the worlds oceans.

Distribution Information:

Format:	ArcToolbox Tool