The South Atlantic in the Fine-Resolution Antarctic Model
The geographical area covered by the Fine-Resolution Antarctic Model (FRAM) includes that part of the South Atlantic south of 24°S. A description of the dynamics and thermodynamics of this region of the model is presented. Both the mean and eddy fields in the model are in good agreement with reality...
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ftdoajarticles:oai:doaj.org/article:38ff8fae47a44972a3bc446ded6a5014 2023-05-15T13:33:10+02:00 The South Atlantic in the Fine-Resolution Antarctic Model D. P. Stevens S. R. Thompson https://doaj.org/article/38ff8fae47a44972a3bc446ded6a5014 EN eng Copernicus Publications http://www.ann-geophys.net/12/826/1994/angeo-12-826-1994.html https://doaj.org/toc/0992-7689 https://doaj.org/toc/1432-0576 0992-7689 1432-0576 https://doaj.org/article/38ff8fae47a44972a3bc446ded6a5014 Annales Geophysicae, Vol 12, Iss 9, Pp 826-839 (0000) Science Q Physics QC1-999 Geophysics. Cosmic physics QC801-809 article ftdoajarticles 2022-12-31T02:16:41Z The geographical area covered by the Fine-Resolution Antarctic Model (FRAM) includes that part of the South Atlantic south of 24°S. A description of the dynamics and thermodynamics of this region of the model is presented. Both the mean and eddy fields in the model are in good agreement with reality, although the magnitude of the transients is somewhat reduced. The heat flux is northward and in broad agreement with many other estimates. Agulhas eddies are formed by the model and propagate westward into the Atlantic providing a mechanism for fluxing heat from the Indian Ocean. The confluence of the Brazil and Falkland currents produces a strong front and a large amount of mesoscale activity. In the less stratified regions to the south, topographic steering of the Antarctic circumpolar current is important. Article in Journal/Newspaper Antarc* Antarctic Directory of Open Access Journals: DOAJ Articles Antarctic The Antarctic Indian |
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The geographical area covered by the Fine-Resolution Antarctic Model (FRAM) includes that part of the South Atlantic south of 24°S. A description of the dynamics and thermodynamics of this region of the model is presented. Both the mean and eddy fields in the model are in good agreement with reality, although the magnitude of the transients is somewhat reduced. The heat flux is northward and in broad agreement with many other estimates. Agulhas eddies are formed by the model and propagate westward into the Atlantic providing a mechanism for fluxing heat from the Indian Ocean. The confluence of the Brazil and Falkland currents produces a strong front and a large amount of mesoscale activity. In the less stratified regions to the south, topographic steering of the Antarctic circumpolar current is important. |
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The South Atlantic in the Fine-Resolution Antarctic Model |
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The South Atlantic in the Fine-Resolution Antarctic Model |
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The South Atlantic in the Fine-Resolution Antarctic Model |
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