 Ekman pumping (source code)

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= Ekman pumping
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Spatial convergence or divergence of <Ekman transport> drives vertical motion at the base of the Ekman layer. With upward vertical coordinate,
$$
w_E=\widehat{\mathbf z}\mathbin\cdot
\nabla\times\left(\frac{\boldsymbol\tau}{\rho f}\right).
$$

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