Physical oceanography

Physical oceanography

The scientific study of the physical conditions and processes related to the motions and physical properties of ocean currents and waters.

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White noise

Earth science; Physical oceanography

Noise that results in a spectrum where all frequency components have the same amount of energy. This can also refer the the resulting spectrum as well as the process. Compare to red noise.

Long-life (ALFOS)

Earth science; Physical oceanography

Multi-cycle, pop-up RAFOS floats, i.e. RAFOS floats that surface at regular intervals throughout their lifetime and transmit data via satellite.

Diapycnal

Earth science; Physical oceanography

Motion or transport directed across surfaces of constant density or isopycnals.

Lacustrine

Earth science; Physical oceanography

Of or pertaining to a lake or lakes, or of plants and animals growing in or inhabiting lakes.

Calcareous

Earth science; Physical oceanography

Of or containing calcium carbonate or another, usually insoluble, calcium salt.

Diagenesis

Earth science; Physical oceanography

The chemical, physical, and biological changes sediment undergoes after it is initially deposited. This includes such processes as compaction, cementation, reworking, authigenesis, replacement, ...

The belts of variable, light winds and fine weather associated with the subtropical anticyclones The name originated with the historical sailing practise of throwing the horses being transported to ...