Oceanographic Problems of the Arctic Ocean

• 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

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.