On Quasi-Steady Shelf Circulation Driven by Along-Shelf Wind Stress and Open-Ocean Pressure Gradients

Abstract

Atl. Oceanogr. Lab., Dep. Fish. and Oceans, Bedford Inst. Oceanogr., Dartmouth, N.S. B2Y 4A2, Canada J (Journal-Article) M (Marine) The first purpose of the present note is to examine the range of validity of the equations used in studies when there are relatively slow topographic variations in the along-shelf direction, spatial variations in bottom friction coefficient, and low frequency (sub-inertial) temporal variations in the forcing. The second purpose is to show that, in contrast to interpretations of work by previous investigators, a sufficiently steep slope is an ineffective insulator between a shelf and a deep ocean of finite depth Biological Sciences and Living Resources (Q1); Ocean Technology, Policy and Non Living Resources (Q2) 1486197 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Record 33 of 1156 - ASFA 1978-1987