Oceanographic Problems of the Arctic Ocean

General physical, biological and geological characteristics of the Arctic Ocean are known, but circulation requires investigation. Only here does it occur to considerable depths without a significant supply of energy from local winds. Influence on it of bottom topography is confirmed by knowledge of...

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Bibliographic Details
Published in:ARCTIC
Main Author: Iselin, C. O'D.
Format: Article in Journal/Newspaper
Language:English
Published: The Arctic Institute of North America 1954
Subjects:
Baker Lake (Hamlet)
Nunavut
Canada
Churchill
Manitoba
Kuujjuaq
Québec
Ottawa
Ontario
Resolute
St. John's
Newfoundland
Winnipeg
Prince Rupert
British Columbia
Arctic
Arctic Ocean
Rupert
Baker Lake
Lomonosov Ridge
Online Access:https://journalhosting.ucalgary.ca/index.php/arctic/article/view/66894
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Summary:General physical, biological and geological characteristics of the Arctic Ocean are known, but circulation requires investigation. Only here does it occur to considerable depths without a significant supply of energy from local winds. Influence on it of bottom topography is confirmed by knowledge of the recently discovered Lomonosov Ridge, dividing the Basin in two. Advantages of this area for oceanographic study are the comparatively (to other oceans) small size, and a working platform provided by the ice; need is stated for aircraft designed specifically for arctic oceanography.

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