The effects of biogeochemical processes on oceanic conductivity/salinity/density relationships and the characterization of real seawater

As seawater circulates through the global ocean, its relative composition undergoes small variations. This results in changes to the conductivity/salinity/density relationship, which is currently well-defined only for Standard Seawater obtained from a particular area in the North Atlantic. These cha...

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Main Authors: R. Pawlowicz, D. G. Wright, F. J. Millero
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Copernicus Publications 2011-06-01
Series:Ocean Science
Online Access:http://www.ocean-sci.net/7/363/2011/os-7-363-2011.pdf