Chapter 2 Oceans

7 Outubro 2022, 13:30 • Paulo Brás de Oliveira

Energy balance at the ocean surface.

Distribution of the terms of the energy balance equation in the world ocean.

The role of currents in the transport of energy in the ocean. Wind-driven currents. Ekman spiral. Coastal upwelling.

Distribution of temperature, salinity and density at the surface and in the water column.