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Vertical mixing in the ocean.

Authors :
Webb, D.J.
Suginohara, N.
Source :
Nature. 1/4/2001, Vol. 409 Issue 6816, p37. 2/3p.
Publication Year :
2001

Abstract

Presents a revised view of the thermohaline circulation in the ocean, which allows for additional upwelling in the Southern Ocean and the separation of the North Atlantic Deep Water cell from the Antarctic Bottom Water cell. Reconciliation of the difference between observed and theoretical estimates of vertical mixing; Implications for the necessary amounts of wind and tidal energy.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
00280836
Volume :
409
Issue :
6816
Database :
Academic Search Index
Journal :
Nature
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
3957380
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1038/35051171