International Journal Of Coastal, Offshore And Environmental Engineering(ijcoe)

International Journal Of Coastal, Offshore And Environmental Engineering(ijcoe)

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

Document Type : Original Research Article

Author
Mohammad Taghi Zamanian
Member of Iranian Society of Marine Science and Technology (ISMST)
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.
Keywords
Thermohaline circulation
Sensible heat transfer
Deep sea dynamics
Marine ecosystem
World climate balance
Subjects
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