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New asymptotic approach to modelling wind-drift ocean currents
Original: On large-scale wind-drift ocean currents: An asymptotic approach in spherical coordinates
A mathematical study on large-scale wind-drift ocean currents has been published, presenting an asymptotic approach formulated in spherical coordinates for describing how winds drive major ocean circulation. The work offers a theoretical framework intended to improve the representation of wind-driven currents at global scale, where traditional Cartesian approximations become less accurate. Specialists in physical oceanography and geophysical fluid dynamics are the likely audience for the paper.
Why now: The publication of new theoretical research on global ocean circulation draws attention from oceanographers and climate scientists.
Cambridge University Pressocean currentsphysical oceanography
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- On large-scale wind-drift ocean currents: An asymptotic approach in spherical coordinates · Cambridge University Press & Assessment
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