Vertical Eddy Energy Fluxes in the North Atlantic Subtropical and Subpolar Gyres
Eddy energy generation and energy fluxes are examined in a realistic eddy-resolving model of the North Atlantic. Over 80% of the wind energy input is found to be released by the generation of eddies through baroclinic instability. The eddy energy generation is located near the surface in the subtrop...
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Format: | Journal article |
Language: | English |
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2013
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