Dynamical Balance in the Indonesian Seas Circulation

Authors

William H. Burnett, Stennis Space CenterFollow
Vladimir M. Kamenkovich, University of Southern MississippiFollow
David A. Jaffe, University of California
Arnold L. Gordon, Lamont-Doherty Earth Observatory of Columbia University
George L. Mellor, Princeton University

Document Type

Article

Publication Date

9-1-2000

Department

Marine Science

Abstract

A high resolution, four-open port, non-linear, barotropic ocean model (2D POM) is used to analyze the Indonesian Seas circulation. Both local and overall momentum balances are studied. It is shown that geostrophy holds over most of the area and that the Pacific-Indian Ocean pressure difference is essentially balanced by the resultant of pressure forces acting on the bottom.

Comments

©Geophysical Research Letters

DOI: 10.1029/2000GL011494

Publication Title

Geophysical Research Letters

Volume

27

Issue

17

First Page

2705

Last Page

2708

Recommended Citation

Burnett, W. H., Kamenkovich, V. M., Jaffe, D. A., Gordon, A. L., Mellor, G. L. (2000). Dynamical Balance in the Indonesian Seas Circulation. Geophysical Research Letters, 27(17), 2705-2708.
Available at: https://aquila.usm.edu/fac_pubs/4104