A New Look at the Vertical Shear of the Geostrophic Current Part II: Thermal Current and Saline Current

Zamanian, Mohammad Taghi

doi:10.22034/ijcoe.2024.435769.1058

A New Look at the Vertical Shear of the Geostrophic Current Part II: Thermal Current and Saline Current

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Document Type : Original Research Article

Author

Mohammad Taghi Zamanian

Faculty member of ASMERC (Retired), Tehran, Iran

10.22034/ijcoe.2024.435769.1058

Abstract

Many appropriate and necessary phenomena and mechanisms have essential roles for transfer and diffusion of arriving solar radiation, from tropical regions to high latitudes and low latitudes.

Atmospheric movements (winds) and oceanic movements (currents) are some parts of these mechanisms. Even different shear of them (movements) including vertical shear of them; have basic roles in the subject.

Our goal in this research is familiarizing with oceanic efforts for transfer of sensible heat via thermal current and saline current those are special cases of dense current and those are vertical shear of geostrophic current.

In connection with the subject; three versions of thermal current and three versions of saline current were introduced in Cartesian coordinates system and pressure coordinates system.

Furthermore; other subjects related to thermal current and saline current, have been discussed expanded upon the research. Also, study of thermal current and saline current can enlighten deep sea dynamics and help to better understanding climate of deep oceans.

Overall, these currents play a vital role in the ocean’s ecosystem, climate and weather patterns, and human activities. They also have a major influence on the distribution of heat, carbon and other elements in the ocean, and they support marine life. Understanding these currents is important for managing resources and predicting future changes in the ocean’s environment.

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