Momentum Balance of the Wind-Driven and Meridional Overturning Circulation

When a force is applied to the ocean, fluid parcels are accelerated both locally, by the applied force, and nonlocally, by the pressure gradient forces established to maintain continuity and satisfy the kinematic boundary condition. The net acceleration can be represented through a "rotational...

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Main Authors: Marshall, D, Pillar, H
Format: Journal article
Language:English
Published: 2011