Spiciness theory revisited, with new views on neutral density, orthogonality, and passiveness
<p>This paper clarifies the theoretical basis for constructing spiciness variables optimal for characterising ocean water masses. Three essential ingredients are identified: (1) a material density variable <i>γ</i> that is as neutral as feasible, (2) a material state function <i...
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| Language: | English |
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Copernicus Publications
2021-01-01
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| Series: | Ocean Science |
| Online Access: | https://os.copernicus.org/articles/17/203/2021/os-17-203-2021.pdf |