Vertical velocities at an ocean front

Simple scaling arguments conclude that the dominant motions in the ocean are horizontal. However, the vertical velocity plays a crucial role, connecting the active upper layer with the deep ocean. Vertical velocities are mostly associated with the existence of non-transient atmospheric wind forcing...

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Main Authors: Pedro Vélez-Belchí, Joaquín Tintoré
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Consejo Superior de Investigaciones Científicas 2001-07-01
Series:Scientia Marina
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Online Access:http://scientiamarina.revistas.csic.es/index.php/scientiamarina/article/view/724