Global view of sea-ice production in polynyas and its linkage to dense/bottom water formation
Abstract Global overturning circulation is driven by density differences. Saline water rejected during sea-ice formation in polynyas is the main source of dense water, and thus sea-ice production is a key factor in the overturning circulation. Due to difficulties associated with in situ observation,...
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| Format: | Review |
| Language: | English |
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BioMed Central Ltd.
2016
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| Online Access: | http://www.geoscienceletters.com/content/3/1/13 |