Ocean Mass Density Calculations from Temperature and Salinity Data.
Abstract
A knowledge of the mass density stratification of ocean waters is a fundamental requirement when performing calculations in the field of dynamical oceanography. Experimentally, ocean temperature and salinity stratifications can be conveniently measured. In this report, details are given of a computational procedure which uses the International Equation of State of Sea Water (IES 80) to calculate an ocean mass density stratification from temperature and salinity data. The results of calculations are presented which yield mass density stratifications at a number of locations in waters to the West and North-West of Australia. (AN)
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Jun 01, 1994
- Accession Number
- ADA293887
Entities
People
- Graham D. Furnell
Organizations
- Defence Science and Technology Group