A Dynamical Interpretation of the Tritium Maximum in the Central Equatorial Pacific

Abstract

NOAA/PMEL, 7600 Sand Point Way, N.E., Seattle, WA 98115, USA J (Journal-Article) M (Marine) The tropical tritium distribution between 1974 and 1981 is characterized by a maximum along the equator centered between 125 degree and 145 degree W. It signifies that this region has received the maximum input of high northern latitude water. A dynamical interpretation of the maximum shows that it can be explained by the strength of the Sverdrup circulation in the central equatorial Pacific where there is a strong convergence in the North Equatorial Countercurrent (NECC) and a strong meridional geostrophic flow towards the equator ASFA 2: Ocean Technology, Policy and Non Living Resources (Q2) 2328691 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Record 1191 of 1621 - ASFA 1988-1996