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| Titel |
The circulation of the Persian Gulf: a numerical study |
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J. Kämpf, M. Sadrinasab |
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Englisch
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| ISSN |
1812-0784
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In: Ocean Science ; 2, no. 1 ; Nr. 2, no. 1 (2006-07-05), S.27-41 |
| Datensatznummer |
250000404
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| Publikation (Nr.) |
 copernicus.org/os-2-27-2006.pdf |
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| Zusammenfassung |
| We employ a three-dimensional hydrodynamic model (COHERENS) in a fully
prognostic mode to study the circulation and water mass properties of the
Persian Gulf – a large inverse estuary. Our findings, which are in good
agreement with observational evidence, suggest that the Persian Gulf
experiences a distinct seasonal cycle in which a gulf-wide cyclonic
overturning circulation establishes in spring and summer, but this
disintegrates into mesoscale eddies in autumn and winter. Establishment of
the gulf-wide circulation coincides with establishment of thermal
stratification and strengthening of the baroclinic exchange circulation
through the Strait of Hormuz. Winter cooling of extreme saline (>45) water
in shallow regions along the coast of United Arab Emirates is a major driver
of this baroclinic circulation. |
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