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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Main Authors: U. Schauer, A. Beszczynska-Möller
Formato: Artigo
Idioma:English
Publicado: Copernicus Publications 2009-11-01
Series:Ocean Science
Acceso en liña:http://www.ocean-sci.net/5/487/2009/os-5-487-2009.pdf