Downwelling by Surface Gravity Waves?  

作　　者：Kern E. Kenyon 

机构地区：[1]4632 North Lane, Del Mar, USA

出　　处：《Natural Science》2017年第5期143-144,共2页自然科学期刊（英文）

摘　　要：Based on observational evidence and the known physical characteristics of surface gravity waves, an argument is made that downwelling is not a significant feature over the life history of these waves under the usual conditions existing in the open oceans. Since it has recently been predicted that upwelling due to surface gravity waves should occur within a storm at sea, when the waves are growing in amplitude, the contrast is explained. As a result the importance of the upwelling concept due to waves in stimulating biological productivity is further emphasized, and the possibility for reducing global warming is worth repeating.Based on observational evidence and the known physical characteristics of surface gravity waves, an argument is made that downwelling is not a significant feature over the life history of these waves under the usual conditions existing in the open oceans. Since it has recently been predicted that upwelling due to surface gravity waves should occur within a storm at sea, when the waves are growing in amplitude, the contrast is explained. As a result the importance of the upwelling concept due to waves in stimulating biological productivity is further emphasized, and the possibility for reducing global warming is worth repeating.

关 键 词：DOWNWELLING SURFACE GRAVITY WAVES 

分 类 号：P7[天文地球—海洋科学]