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Circulation of the gyres of the world ocean: Observation modeling using TOPEX/Poseidon altimeter data (1991)

Malanotte-Rizzoli, P. ; Zlotnicki, V. ; Fu, Lee-Lueng ; [et al.]

In: CASI

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Publication Date: 2006-06-13

Description: The overall objectives of the proposed investigation are to study the dynamics of the large-scale recirculating cells of water in the ocean, which are loosely defined as 'gyres' in this study. A gyre is normally composed of a swift western boundary current (e.g., the Gulf Stream and the Kuroshio), a tight recirculating cell attached to the current, and a large-scale sluggish return flow. The water, of course, is not entirely recirculating within a gyre. The exchange of water among gyres is an important process in maintaining the meridional heat transport of the ocean. The gyres constitute a major mode of water movement in the ocean and play significant roles in the global climate system.

Keywords: OCEANOGRAPHY

Type: TOPEX(Poseidon Science Investigations Plan; p 55-57

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