Effects of continental slope on the mean shelf circulation

Journal Article · Wed Dec 01 04:00:00 EST 1982 · J. Phys. Oceanogr.; (United States)

DOI:https://doi.org/10.1175/1520-0485(1982)012<1524:EOCSOT>2.0.CO;2· OSTI ID:5503938

Wang, D

Csanday's (1978) theory on the mean shelf circulation in a homogeneous ocean was re-examined by including effects of a continental slope. The results suggested that the mean southwestward flow on the Mid-Atlantic Bight is driven by an inflow from the Georges Bank.

• Research Organization: Energy and Environmental Systems Division, Argonne National Laboratory, Argonne, IL 60439
• OSTI ID: 5503938
• Journal Information: J. Phys. Oceanogr.; (United States), Journal Name: J. Phys. Oceanogr.; (United States) Vol. 12:12; ISSN JPYOB
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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58 GEOSCIENCES
580500* -- Oceanography-- (1980-1989)
ATLANTIC OCEAN
BOUNDARY CONDITIONS
CONTINENTAL MARGIN
CONTINENTAL SLOPE
CURRENTS
GEORGES BANK
NEW YORK BIGHT
SEAS
SURFACE WATERS
VELOCITY
WATER CURRENTS