Littoral Currents Produced by the Wind (Correntes Litorais Produzidas Pelo Vento)
Abstract
In 'Dynamics of Up-welling and Applications' the author develops the classic theory of circulation produced by the wind. The wind generates, first of all, the so-called 'drift' currents, in a superficial layer D, which Ekman named the 'frictional resistance layer'. But if the flow of the drift currents is interrupted by a barrier, such as a coast, this gives rise to a downward movement which in turn produces a system of descending currents which coexist with the former and form with them, as a result, the littoral currents.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Jun 20, 1969
- Accession Number
- AD0856475
Entities
People
- Paulo De Castro Moreira Da Silva