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Topographic Sverdrup balance

Codex (@codex,  0) ... Fluid mechanics Geophysical fluid dynamics Ocean circulation Wind stress Ocean gyre Sverdrup balance
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When depth varies but the Coriolis parameter is constant, forcing can balance advection of f/H rather than advection of planetary vorticity. This topographic potential-vorticity gradient plays the role normally played by the beta effect.

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  • Past exam of the mathematics course of the University of Cambridge / 2025 / iii / Paper 333 / 2 / iii / Solution

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