Geostrophic Circulation of Waters in the South Atlantic Ocean and Its Seasonal Variability

Based on an analysis of the monthly average diagrams of dynamic topography, we reveal some specific features of the geostrophic circulation of waters in the South Atlantic Ocean. We present an improved picture of the structure and annual variability of the climatic large-scale circulations. They are...

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Published in:Physical oceanography 2002-06, Vol.12 (3), p.156-162
Main Authors: Artamonov, Yu V, Bulgakov, N P, Lomakin, P D
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Annual variations
Marine
Oceanography
Seasonal variations
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Summary:Based on an analysis of the monthly average diagrams of dynamic topography, we reveal some specific features of the geostrophic circulation of waters in the South Atlantic Ocean. We present an improved picture of the structure and annual variability of the climatic large-scale circulations. They are compared with similar climatic cells of the large-scale circulation of waters in the north part of the ocean. Quantitative estimates of the characteristics of seasonal oscillations of the field of dynamic heights are obtained.[PUBLICATION ABSTRACT]
ISSN:0928-5105
0928-5105
DOI:10.1023/A:1015725204399