Observations of new western Mediterranean deep water formation using Argo floats 2004–2006

The deep convection that occurs in the western basin of the Mediterranean Sea was investigated using Argo float data over two consecutive winters in 2004–2005 and 2005–2006. The results showed deep mixed layers reaching 2000 m in surprising locations, namely the eastern Catalan s...

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Main Authors: K. Stansfield, H. L. Bryden, R. O. Smith
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Copernicus Publications 2008-05-01
Series:Ocean Science
Online Access:http://www.ocean-sci.net/4/133/2008/os-4-133-2008.pdf