The Features of circulation of Black sea surface waters on thermal satellite data

Authors: Popov Yu.I., Matygin A.S.

Year: 2008

Issue: 06

Pages: 217-224

Abstract

Using information which were presented by visual satellite data’s, which consist mid twenty four hours thermal fields of surface waters of Black Sea, we have formed monthly water circulation diagram and give analyses of its annual variables. Exposed vorticial structure of total cyclonical water circulation, using seasonal removal of the flow RС (Rim Current) we have defined total scale of vorticial structure, and sometimes we even defined volume of its horizontal removal and capable of living time. We have found general slope limit among dynamical structure of western and eastern parts of the sea.

Tags: Black sea; circulation of waters; cyclonic and anticyclonic currents; eddy

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