Ekman transport (Q530)
Subject, term, tag: Ekman transport
| Language | Label | Description | Also known as |
|---|---|---|---|
| English | Ekman transport |
Subject, term, tag: Ekman transport |
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IPCC Glossary v1.5
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27 May 2026
The total transport resulting from a balance between the Coriolis force and the frictional stress due to the action of the wind on the ocean surface. From Wikipedia Ekman transport occurs when ocean surface waters are influenced by the friction force acting on them via the wind. (English)
IPCC Glossary v1.5
1 reference
27 May 2026