Characteristics of the Surface Layer in the Northeast Pacific Ocean


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An analysis was made of over 50,000 bathythermographs, obtained up to the end of 1963, of the surface (mixed) layer of the Northeast Pacific. The data are displayed in the form of a series of monthly charts.













Marine Biota of the NE Pacific


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Approximately 12000 references arranged by subject.




Physics of Climate


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Peixoto and Oort have laid together their course notes with articles on observed angular momentum, water, and energy cycles in the atmosphere and oceans to give a broad perspective on the climate system.




Elements of Physical Oceanography


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Elements of Physical Oceanography is a derivative of the Encyclopedia of Ocean Sciences, Second Edition and serves as an important reference on current physical oceanography knowledge and expertise in one convenient and accessible source. Its selection of articles—all written by experts in their field—focuses on ocean physics, air-sea transfers, waves, mixing, ice, and the processes of transfer of properties such as heat, salinity, momentum and dissolved gases, within and into the ocean. Elements of Physical Oceanography serves as an ideal reference for topical research. References related articles in physical oceanography to facilitate further research Richly illustrated with figures and tables that aid in understanding key concepts Includes an introductory overview and then explores each topic in detail, making it useful to experts and graduate-level researchers Topical arrangement makes it the perfect desk reference




Characteristics of the Surface Layer in the Northeast Pacific Ocean


Book Description

An analysis was made of over 50,000 bathythermographs, obtained up to the end of 1963, of the surface (mixed) layer of the Northeast Pacific. The data are displayed in the form of a series of monthly charts.







Sea Surface and Related Subsurface Temperature Anomalies at Several Positions in the Northeast Pacific Ocean


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Sea surface temperature (SST) anomalies from previous sources have been related to subsurface temperature anomalies obtained from BT's at six positions in the Northeast Pacific. In this manner some understanding of the value of SST anomalies as indicators of ocean energy states is achieved. Results show that for about 50% of the time, the SST anomaly generally extended to depths of 100 meters or more. November through April were found to be the months most favorable for the occurrence of these deeply penetrating anomalies. Summertime SST anomalies were determined to be shallow features of less than 40 meters and were not indicative of subsurface heat content. A close linear relationship was observed year round between SST anomalies and heat content anomalies in the top 30 meters of the ocean. There was little correlation between SST and heat content anomalies in the 91-122 meter layer. (Author).