Labrador Sea Water formation in the Irminger Basin and its dependence on the North Atlantic Oscillation

Historical temperature and salinity data from the Irminger basin were analysed to determine if Labrador Sea Water forms in the Irminger Basin and if deep convection in the region is dependent on the North Atlantic Oscillation. This was undertaken by analysing the Surface Mixed Layer depth during the...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Garner, P.
Format: Article in Journal/Newspaper
Language:English
Published: University of Plymouth 2009
Subjects:
salinity
Labrador Sea Water
North Atlantic Oscillation Index
Boreal winter
Surface Mixed Layer
North Atlantic Oscillation
Irminger Basin
deep convection
ocean
marine environment
sea
Labrador Sea
North Atlantic
North Atlantic oscillation
Online Access:http://hdl.handle.net/10026.1/13878
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Summary:Historical temperature and salinity data from the Irminger basin were analysed to determine if Labrador Sea Water forms in the Irminger Basin and if deep convection in the region is dependent on the North Atlantic Oscillation. This was undertaken by analysing the Surface Mixed Layer depth during the Boreal winter (December-March) and comparing it to the North Atlantic Oscillation Index. We find there is evidence of LSW formation in the region and there is a weak to moderate correlation with the North Atlantic Oscillation Index.

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