On the time to tracer equilibrium in the global ocean

An important issue for the interpretation of data from deep-sea cores is the time for tracers to be transported from the sea surface to the deep ocean. Global ocean circulation models can help shed light on the timescales over which a tracer comes to equilibrium in different regions of the ocean...

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Main Authors: F. Primeau, E. Deleersnijder
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Copernicus Publications 2009-02-01
Series:Ocean Science
Online Access:http://www.ocean-sci.net/5/13/2009/os-5-13-2009.pdf