A study of the climatic system in the Barents Sea

The climatic conditions in the Barents Sea are mainly determined by the influx of Atlantic Water. A homogeneous wind‐driven numerical current model was used to calculate the fluctuations in the volume flux of Atlantic Water to the Barents Sea which are caused by local wind forcing. The study period...

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Published in:Polar research 1991, Vol.10 (1), p.45-50
Main Authors: ÅDLANDSVIK, BJØRN, LOENG, HARALD
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Dynamics of the ocean (upper and deep oceans)
Earth, ocean, space
Exact sciences and technology
External geophysics
Marine
Physics of the oceans
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Summary:The climatic conditions in the Barents Sea are mainly determined by the influx of Atlantic Water. A homogeneous wind‐driven numerical current model was used to calculate the fluctuations in the volume flux of Atlantic Water to the Barents Sea which are caused by local wind forcing. The study period is from 1970 to 86. When compared with observed variations in temperature, ice coverage, and air pressure, the results show remarkably good agreement between all three parameters. The climate system of the Barents Sea is discussed with emphasis on the interrelations and feedback mechanisms between air, sea, and ice.
ISSN:0800-0395
1751-8369
DOI:10.1111/j.1751-8369.1991.tb00633.x