Along-Stream Evolution of Gulf Stream Volume Transport
@article{Heiderich2020AlongStreamEO, title={Along-Stream Evolution of Gulf Stream Volume Transport}, author={Joleen Heiderich and Robert E. Todd}, journal={Journal of Physical Oceanography}, year={2020}, volume={50}, pages={2251-2270} }
AbstractThe Gulf Stream affects global climate by transporting water and heat poleward. The current’s volume transport increases markedly along the US East Coast. An extensive observing program usi...
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