Variability of Oceanographic Conditions at Ocean Weather Stations in the North Atlantic and North Pacific Oceans.
Abstract
Seasonal mean salinity, temperature, and sound velocity and their variability were determined for 12 ocean weather stations. Variability above 200m depths is caused by wind-induced mixing and upwelling, advection and radiational heating and cooling. Below 200m internal waves and ocean fronts cause the variability. (Author)
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Jun 01, 1977
- Accession Number
- ADA048730
Entities
People
- William H. Beatty Iii
Organizations
- Naval Oceanographic Office