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Mccarthy, G.d.; Brown, P.j.; Flagg, C.n.; Goni, G.; Houpert, L.; Hughes, C.w.; Hummels, R.; Inall, M.; Jochumsen, K.; Larsen, K.m.h.; Lherminier, Pascale; Meinen, C.s.; Moat, B.i.; Rayner, D.; Rhein, M.; Roessler, A.; Schmid, C.; Smeed, D.a.. |
The Atlantic Meridional Overturning Circulation (AMOC) is a key mechanism of heat, freshwater, and carbon redistribution in the climate system. The precept that the AMOC has changed abruptly in the past, notably during and at the end of the last ice age, and that it is ‘very likely’ to weaken in the coming century due to anthropogenic climate change is a key motivation for sustained observations of the AMOC. This paper reviews the methodology and technology used to observe the AMOC and assesses these ideas and systems for accuracy, shortcomings, potential improvements and sustainability. We review hydrographic techniques and look at how these traditional techniques can meet modern requirements. Transport mooring arrays provide the ‘gold standard’ for... |
Tipo: Text |
Palavras-chave: Ocean Observing; AMOC; Ocean Circulation. |
Ano: 2020 |
URL: https://archimer.ifremer.fr/doc/00595/70674/68872.pdf |
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