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Observed and predicted Great Lakes winter circulations

Journal Article · · J. Phys. Oceanogr.; (United States)

Observed mean winter currents in Lakes Ontario and Huron are compared to predictions from a homogeneous, vertically integrated, steady-state model. If specific wind directions are selected to drive this model, the observed and predicted current patterns agree. The specific wind directions were chosen to maximize each lake's wind response. The agreement suggests that there is a mean wind-driven winter circulation in the Great Lakes, and that its pattern depends upon these specific wind directions. Based on these factors, winter circulations for Lakes Erie, Huron and Superior are predicted.

Research Organization:
Great Lakes Environmental Research Laboratory, Ann Arbor, Michigan 48104
OSTI ID:
5127367
Journal Information:
J. Phys. Oceanogr.; (United States), Journal Name: J. Phys. Oceanogr.; (United States) Vol. 10:7; ISSN JPYOB
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English

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