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Poleward Flows Along Eastern Ocean Boundaries
. Ed(S): Neshyba, Steven J.; Mooers, Christopher N. K.; Smith, Robert L.; Barber, Richard T.
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Paperback. Editor(s): Neshyba, Steven J.; Mooers, Christopher N. K.; Smith, Robert L.; Barber, Richard T. Series: Coastal and Estuarine Studies. Num Pages: 374 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PSAF; RBKC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 244 x 170 x 20. Weight in Grams: 673.
In this paper differences and anomalies in west coast seasonal flow structures have been highlighted. In particular, it was emphasized that flow off Washington has significant differences from that of Oregon; namely, during summer, flow at mid-shelf is more poleward off Washington, and during winter, flow on the inner-shelf is more equatorward off Washington than off Oregon. The former result may be related to the poleward decrease in the longshelf wind stress; the latter result may be related to the presence of the Columbia River plume. Off southern California the near-surface flow over the shelf is more persistently equatorward than ... Read more
In this paper differences and anomalies in west coast seasonal flow structures have been highlighted. In particular, it was emphasized that flow off Washington has significant differences from that of Oregon; namely, during summer, flow at mid-shelf is more poleward off Washington, and during winter, flow on the inner-shelf is more equatorward off Washington than off Oregon. The former result may be related to the poleward decrease in the longshelf wind stress; the latter result may be related to the presence of the Columbia River plume. Off southern California the near-surface flow over the shelf is more persistently equatorward than ... Read more
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Format
Paperback
Publication date
2011
Publisher
Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
Number of pages
374
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New
Series
Coastal and Estuarine Studies
Number of Pages
374
Place of Publication
New York, NY, United States
ISBN
9781461389651
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V9781461389651
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