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Ocean Surface Speed Visualizations

A three-dimensional ocean circulation model has been used for studying both the ocean climate system and more idealized ocean circulations.


Surface Speed SeaWIFS Productivity vs. Surface Speed

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FLC Animation (63 Mb)

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The figure above shows us that southern ocean productivity may be linked with eddy activity.



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Model Name: Hybrid Isopycnal Model
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Scientists: R. Hallberg
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last modified: February 20 2004.