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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Knudsen buret

Earth science; Physical oceanography

A buret developed (along with a pipet) by Knudsen and others to obtain salinity values sufficiently accurate enough for oceanographic use via the chlorine titration method.

Geostrophic current

Earth science; Physical oceanography

A current resulting from geostrophy. Analogous to the geostrophic wind concept in meteorology.

North Korea Current

Earth science; Physical oceanography

A current that flows along the western coast in the Japan Sea. It is the southward continuation of part of the Liman Current and ultimately turns east and then northward (at around 38-40° N) to ...

Mindanao Eddy

Earth science; Physical oceanography

A cyclonic circulation gyre or eddy sometimes found to the east of Mindanao centred at about 8° N and 135° E. The southward flowing section near the coast is part of the Mindanao Current, and the ...

Carruthers residual current metre

Earth science; Physical oceanography

A current metre designed to measure and record the residual current over a longer period of time. In a manner similar to that of the Ekman current meter, a device drops small metal balls into a ...

A current originating from the dense Mediterranean Sea water overflowing the Strait of Gibraltar It cascades down the continental slope and equilibrates at depths of 500–1500 m in the northern Gulf ...

Vector Averaging Current metre

Earth science; Physical oceanography

A current metre used in oceanography that senses speed with a Savonius rotor and direction relative to its case with a vane assembly. An internal compass senses the orientation of the case relative ...