PDF-ATLANTIC OCEAN EQUATORIAL CURRENTS S

G Philander Princeton University Princeton NJ USA Copyright 2001 Academic Press doi101006rwos20010361 Introduction The circulations of the tropical Atlantic and Paci Oceans have much in common because similar trade winds with similar seaso. Early ocean studies. For much of human history, knowledge of the ocean and its currents was not recorded for many reasons - most sailors could not write and information was passed orally.. European nations began systematic ocean explorations but kept information secret between the 15. Carl H. Gibson. Departments of MAE and SIO, CASS, UCSD, La Jolla CA 92093-0411, . cgibson@ucsd.edu. ,. . http://sdcc3.ucsd.edu/~ir118. AOS seminar, Oct. 1, 2015, . Spiess. 330, 4 pm. Catastrophic Equatorial Icing. Submarine Relief. Hydrosphere. 71% of total surface of the earth. Term ‘sea’ used for water bodies close to continental margins. Great mass of water surrounding oceans called ‘oceans’. Submarine relief. Wind-driven surface currents. Figure 7-4. Ocean Circulation Animation. Ocean Currents. Ocean currents- are stream-like movements of water. Ocean currents affect our weather and climate. 2 Types:. 1) Surface Currents. 6. th. Grade Earth Science. Currents. A current is a large stream of water that flows through the ocean. . Two types of currents. Surface Currents Deep Currents. What is a current?. 1. An Ocean Current . is a directed, continuous movement of ocean water generated by various forces.. 2. Currents are caused by various factors:. Temperature. Different salinity levels. The water in the ocean moves in giant streams called currents.. Scientists place ocean currents into two major categories: surface currents and deep currents.. Surface . Currents. Ocean currents that occur at 328 feet deep or above. 3. rd. Grade Life Science. Standard: . S3L1a. Standards. Life Science S3L1. Students will investigate the habitats of different organisms and the dependence of organisms on their habitat. . Differentiate. Earth/Space. S.W.B.A.T.. Explain how winds and the . Coriolis. effect influence surface currents. Discuss the temperatures of coastal waters. Describe density currents and how they affect Earth. Surface Currents. How do different currents form. What is upwelling. What do ocean currents transfer. Predict. T F. Ocean currents are always cold. C. ontinents affect the direction of currents. Currents only flow near the surface of the ocean. wind, salinity, temperature, the Coriolis Effect, and gravitational pull.. 14)Ocean . currents flow in . predictable patterns. around the earth.. 15) Differences . in . density. and . temperature. causes currents.. salinity stratification. fresh/saltwater interface. upwelling. tides. PUBLIC. recreation, . tourism, fishing. interest groups (divers, surfers). drinking water. treated-wastewater release. Arctic. Rich in natural resources. Man’s last true frontier explored by . Fridjt. of Nansen and Wally Herbert . Climate change has significantly affected the environmental region of the Arctic. North Atlantic – Greenland Sea/. Conclusions Up Front:. Mid-Atlantic is home to the most advanced observing systems in the world. Much can be leveraged to support the Blue Ocean Economy. Well defined process to fill gaps. Greatest need is not for new technologies .