The Influence of Small-Scale Sea Surface Temperature Gradients on Surface Vector Winds and Subsequent Impacts on Oceanic Ekman Pumping

Satellite observations have revealed a small-scale (< 1000 km) air-sea coupling in regions of strong sea surface temperature (SST) gradients (e.g., fronts, currents, eddies, and tropical instability waves), where the surface wind and wind stress are modified. Surface winds and wind stresses are p...

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Other Authors: Hughes, Paul J. (authoraut)
Format: Others
Language:English
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Published: Florida State University
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Online Access:http://purl.flvc.org/fsu/fd/FSU_migr_etd-9008