Problems with estimation and interpretation of oceanic heat transport – conceptual remarks for the case of Fram Strait in the Arctic Ocean
While the concept of oceanic heat transport – or rather heat transport divergence – is well known, it is sometimes applied inaccurately. Often so-called "heat transports" are computed across a partial section which means that the volume flow through such a section is not zero. In this case...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Copernicus Publications
2009-11-01
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Series: | Ocean Science |
Online Access: | http://www.ocean-sci.net/5/487/2009/os-5-487-2009.pdf |