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Demons in the North Atlantic: Variability of Deep Ocean Ventilation
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2021
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Source: Geophysical Research Letters, 48(9)
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Journal Title:Geophysical Research Letters
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Description:Translation of atmospheric forcing variability into the ocean interior via ocean ventilation is an important aspect of transient climate change. On a seasonal timescale in the subtropics, this translation is mediated by a so-called “Demon” that prevents access to all except late-winter mixed-layer water. Here, we use an eddy-permitting numerical circulation model to investigate a similar process operating on longer (interannual) timescales in the subpolar North Atlantic. We find that variations in atmospheric forcing are mediated in their translation to the ocean interior, with year-to-year changes in the late-winter mixed layer depth being the critical factor. The signature of persistent strong atmospheric forcing driving
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Source:Geophysical Research Letters, 48(9)
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ISSN:0094-8276;1944-8007;
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