Wind-induced low-frequency oceanic variability

Jürgen Willebrand; George Philander

doi:10.1016/S0422-9894(08)71122-X

Wind-induced low-frequency oceanic variability

Jürgen Willebrand
, George Philander

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The generation of low-frequency current fluctuations in the ocean by variable winds is reconsidered. Observed spectral characteristics of the wind field over the ocean are discussed. A simplified analytical model is used to derive spectral properties of the oceanic response to broadband atmospheric forcing. The results qualitatively agree with a more realistic numerical model, and may help to explain some aspects of deep-sea current meter observations.

Original language	English (US)
Pages (from-to)	61-70
Number of pages	10
Journal	Elsevier Oceanography Series
Volume	25
Issue number	C
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1016/S0422-9894(08)71122-X
State	Published - Jan 1 1979

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Oceanography

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