Ocean Circulation
Prepared by an Open University Course Team
1st Edition
Published on 22. January 2016
242 pages
978-1-4832-9269-4 (ISBN)
Description
The first two chapters outline the causes of circulation patterns in the atmosphere and oceans, emphasizing the interactions between them. Chapter 3 deals with the surface circulation (including mesoscale eddies), using a minimum of mathematics. Chapter 4 reviews the history of ideas about ocean circulation (with special reference to the North Atlantic gyre), and Chapter 5 describes the major current systems at high and low latitudes. The final Chapter returns to the theme of ocean-atmosphere interaction, especially the global transport of heat and freshwater, and the formation of sub-surface water masses.Fully illustrated in four coloursFully illustrated in four colours
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Content
The atmosphere and the oceanOcean currentsThe North Atlantic gyre: observations and theoriesOther major current systemsGlobal fluxes and the deep circulationSuggested further readingAnswers and comments to questions
