Variability of the Subantarctic Mode Water Volume in the South Indian Ocean During 2004–2018
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DOI: 10.1029/2020gl087830
Abstract: An analysis of Argo data reveals that the subantarctic mode water (SAMW) in the South Indian Ocean (SIO), characterized by a vertical potential vorticity (PV) minimum, decreases by 10% in volume from 2004 to 2018.… read more here.
Keywords: indian ocean; 2004 2018; volume; south indian ... See more keywords
Recent wind-driven change in Subantarctic Mode Water and its impact on ocean heat storage
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DOI: 10.1038/s41558-017-0022-8
Abstract: The subduction and export of Subantarctic Mode Water (SAMW) supplies the upper limb of the overturning circulation and makes an important contribution to global heat, freshwater, carbon and nutrient budgets1–5. Upper ocean heat content has… read more here.
Keywords: water; ocean heat; subantarctic mode; mode water ... See more keywords